The number of 15-year-olds with anxiety and depression has risen 70% over the last 25 years, raising the question of whether today's teenagers are under more pressure than ever. The documentary interviews students, experts, and the public at a sixth form college on their perspectives on the pressures facing teenagers today compared to previous generations. Tune in on February 15th at 8pm on Channel 4 for the documentary that explores the mounting pressures on teenagers and whether there is more pressure now than in the past.

1. Radio script
The number of 15 years old with anxiety and depression has risen by 70% in that least 25
years.
Is this proof that teenagers are under more pressure than ever before?
We went to Solihull Sixth Form college and interviewed students, experts and members of
the general public.
Are today’s teenagers the most stressed generation?
Emma Hurst interview: I think there’s a lot of pressure on young people these days about
make choices, it seems to be getting earlier and earlier.
Introduce documentary and the title
Tune in on the 15th of February 2017 at 8pm on Channel 4.
Join us as we discover the pressures mounting on teenagers these days and you can get an
insight into whether you think there is more pressure on teenagers now a day than in
previous generations…
What pressures do you face?
Vox Pop: To live up to expectations
Getting jobs and having to work harder for that
When compared to an older person:
Just to continue with what I’m doing, there’s no pressure for me
Make sure you tune in to our ground breaking new documentary, only on channel 4.
Wednesday at 8pm.