im a little early, thought i might contribute the this conversation and get the ball rolling!
whilst i personally am not affected by mental health issues, a very good friend of mine has had to leave our sixth form due to some sort of mental health problems (im not sure what, no-one has said). and can honestly say that i never thought it could affect young people so profoundly, bit of a shock. i think we need to be taught alot more about it. im not sure why its cosidered such a taboo subject?!