The radio script discusses an upcoming documentary that will investigate the pressures faced by teenagers today in their education and the increasing rates of anxiety and depression among 15-year-olds. Interviews with a spokesperson and teenagers reveal pressures around career choices, expectations, and working harder to find jobs. The documentary aims to see if teenagers now face more stress than previous generations and will air on Channel 4 on February 15th at 8pm.

1. Radio script
The number of 15 years old with anxiety and depression has risen by 70% in the last 25
years.
Is this proof that teenagers are under more pressure than ever before?
In our new, groundbreaking documentary, we investigate the pressures put on teenagers
during their education.
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.
Join us as we discover how the pressure mounts on teenagers these days and you can get an
insight into whether you think there is more pressure on teenagers now a days than in
previous generations…
Clip :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
Are today’s teenagers the most stressed generation?
Tune in on to Channel 4, Wednesday the 15th February at 8pm.