As children move from primary to secondary education, we see an increase in the number of mental health issues they present. But what's really causing that increase - is it to do with the change in teaching approach and style at secondary school, or is there something else going on?
In this essentials episode, expert John Jerrim reveals the (surprising) reason for that rise in mental health needs.
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