Olivia got better after her parents helped her find therapy. But that solution may not be available for many black girls. A growing body of research finds the U.K. mental health system falling short for people from marginalized communities.
The average age of puberty in the U.K., and other parts of the world, is younger than it was 60 years ago. This can be a problem for girls when precocious puberty leads to emotional and behavioral difficulties.
