# Introduction

Recent years have seen a great deal of media discussion about young people's health and wellbeing, focusing on issues such as eating disorders, binge drinking, mental health and behavioural problems. But what is the true picture? What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people, how is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health?

This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Health and Social Care.

OpenLearn - Young people’s wellbeing
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