The Surprising Truth About Teenagers And Mental Health Conditions with John Jerrim

Many teachers and parents associate the rise in mental health needs we see in teenagers with the move to secondary education. where they are faced with increased exam pressure, given greater independence and responsibility, and have to cope with the expectations of many teachers across a range of subjects.But is there any evidence to support this idea? Or is it a myth? In this week's interview with John Jerrim, we explore his surprising research into secondary education and the mental wellbeing of teenagers.Important links:Join our Inner Circle membership programme: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/inner_circle.phpDownload other FREE behaviour resources for use in school: https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/resources.phpPodcast review competition 2026For your chance to win a ticket worth £299 for the National SEMH Conference 2026, submit an honest written review of School Behaviour Secrets to your podcast app, then send me a screenshot showing your review to [email protected]. Entries musy reach us before midnight on September 25th 2026. Full information, including terms and conditions, are available here.