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A teenager from south London has begun a campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues among young people.

Jonelle Awomoyi, 17, is using her platform as a member of Croydon’s Youth Parliament to break down stigma surrounding mental health.

Jonelle told the Standard: “Mental health right now is at an all-time low in Croydon.

“I researched into it and when I was running to be a member of Youth Parliament, I thought it was really important that I focus on mental health.”

Inspired by her friend’s experience with mental illness, Jonelle has interviewed other teenagers and mental health experts to produce an educational video she hopes will go viral.

She added: “I’m going to try really hard to get it all over the internet so young people all around the nation can watch it and inform themselves.”

Jonelle hopes the video above, released during Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, will break down barriers among London's youth.

According to the Children's Society, ten per cent of five to 16-year-olds have a clinically diagnosable mental health problem – yet 70 per cent do not receive the appropriate interventions early enough.

For confidential help and advice on mental health contact Samaritans on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org.