42 per cent of young people prefer face-to-face mental health support, survey finds

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        October 12, 2026

42 per cent of young people prefer face-to-face mental health support, survey finds

Good Morning St Albans — 2026-10-12

Face-to-face support is what young people value most, according to new findings from a St Albans mental health charity.
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42 per cent of young people prefer face-to-face mental health support, survey finds
• Face-to-face support is what young people value most, according to new findings from a St Albans mental health charity.
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