TV and radio

(Channel 4, 8 to 9pm) Mental health problems aren't confined to adults - a growing number of Britain's teenagers are experiencing them too. This new three-part documentary series follows a number of young people living in the shadow of mental illness as they try to overcome their problems in a society that isn't always tolerant or understanding of mental health issues. The series begins with 16-year old Michael, an extremely outgoing character who has suspected schizophrenia.

17 June. 'Woman's Hour Drama - Growing Pains'

(BBC Radio 4, 10.45 to 11am each weekday) This series of five short programmes celebrates the universal theme of parenthood using an eclectic mix of poetry, prose, diary extracts and pithy quotations. On Monday, 'Conception and Pregnancy' reflects on what drives people to become parents, has a warning from those who have been there already and explores the pain of infertility. The following day, 'Giving Birth' features poetry and prose from the delivery room as new parents contemplate their lives ahead with a baby. On Wednesday, 'Babies and Toddlers' takes an undiluted look at the world of night feeding and dawn rising, as the new parents' lives are turned upside down. Thursday's 'Childhood' explores the theme that the older children get the further they wander from their parents' plans and cherished dreams. Finally, in Friday's 'Letting Go', there is poignancy in parents watching their children find their own way in the world.