What you need to know about young people's mental health and well-being.
By listening to young people, we know that children's happiness with life is at its lowest since 2009.
Our latest Good Childhood Report, which examines the state of children's well-being in the UK, revealed that almost a quarter of a million children are unhappy with their lives as a whole. It cites issues around boys' appearance, friendships and school as potential driving factors.
This collection of young people's blogs, videos, quotes and advice pages look more closely at the issues affecting children and young people today .
'We rarely get a choice to say what we have to say or we are never heard.' - secondary school girl
I Hear Youth
Children have been telling us loud and clear about the issues they face, but not enough people have been listening to them.
Only by listening to young people can we help them overcome the challenges of modern childhood and face their future with hope, confidence and optimism.
It's time to show young people they matter.
Pledge your support and let them know #IHearYouth.
'I am not looking forward to...the struggles that life holds' - secondary school girl
'If I'm being honest, I'm scared for my safety.' - secondary school girl
ADVICE ON CRIME
If you've been accused or charged for a crime, you should know your rights.
'Social media...causes young teens like myself to compare ourselves to an impossible life.' - secondary school girl
BODY IMAGE TIPS
Advice by young people for young people on positive body image.
TOXIC MASCULINITY
Is toxic masculinity the cause of boys' unhappiness with their appearance?
BODY POSITIVITY
What is the body positivity movement? Can social media be a tool for good?
'A lot of people judge what others post and do. A lot of people get bullied because of their appearance.' - young person
Listening to young people
Almost a quarter of a million 10-15 year olds in the UK are unhappy with their lives. This isn't what growing up should be like.
Children have been telling us loud and clear about the issues they face, but not enough people have been listening to them. More and more young people are unhappy with their friends, school and appearance. They struggle as a result of their family finances and worry about what their future might be like. On top of that there are increasing concerns around crime, climate change and the dangers of technology.
Only by listening to young people can the Government understand the issues they face and make the changes they need to see. But right now, they have no way of knowing how childhoods measure up.
That's why we're calling on the Government to bring in a national well-being measure.
Together we can make a change and make sure young people are heard.