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Photographer Ed Gold Reveals Youth Mental Health Crisis

6/9/2025

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Photographer Ed Gold, known for his war coverage in Afghanistan, faced his greatest challenge yet with a mental health project in Essex. Through interviews with 30 young individuals, he uncovered a troubling reality of mental health struggles. Gold passionately advocates for the Lampard Inquiry, highlighting the urgent need for improved mental health care in the NHS.

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Photographer Ed Gold, known for his war coverage in Afghanistan, faced his greatest challenge yet with a mental health project in Essex. Through interviews with 30 young individuals, he uncovered a troubling reality of mental health struggles. Gold passionately advocates for the Lampard Inquiry, highlighting the urgent need for improved mental health care in the NHS.