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The needs of young people who are facing various kinds of mental health crises are being examined in an in-depth consultation by the Mental Health Foundation.

It is estimated that the overall prevalence of mental health problems among young people could be as high as 30 per cent, with the needs of young people experiencing mental health difficulties rising.

Alistair Cox, manager of the crisis project for young people at the Mental Health Foundation, said: "By concentrating on consulting with young people about their experiences we hope to be able to develop new approaches to mental health crises which will provide people with the support they need."

Four consultation workers will team up with local organisations, and be responsible for the development of research in their area. The selected areas are Brighton and Hove, Cardiff, Newcastle and Glasgow.

Barnardo’s national research unit has been appointed as external evaluator of the project, which will run for two years.