Missing teen: When somebody asks for help, don't say 'maybe later'
A teenage girl named Larissa, who went missing last summer, emphasizes the importance of immediate support for young people in crisis. In a documentary, she reflects on her struggles with bipolar disorder and the impact of her mental health on her life. Larissa is now back on her medication and looking forward to a future as a book illustrator.
- ▪Larissa was reported missing after a minor argument at home, prompting a police search.
- ▪She has a history of mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and self-harming.
- ▪Police Scotland handles between 16,000 and 18,000 missing person cases annually, with many involving young people.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 22:01:43 GMT |
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Missing teen: When somebody asks for help, don't say 'maybe later'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClaire McAllisterHealth producerBBC/Blast FilmsLarissa, also known as Lara, was reported missing in GlasgowA teenage girl who sparked a police search last summer when she ran away from home in her pyjamas has warned young people need immediate support when they are in crisis.A year on from her disappearance Larissa, also known as Lara, told the BBC's Reported Missing programme: "When somebody asks for help, you don't say 'maybe later', you've got to do it now."The TV documentary shows the 16-year-old's mother Karen phoning the police to report her missing.It followed what she called a "trivial argument" at their home in the south of Glasgow in July 2025.It was not the first…
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