'I fantasise about being free, but I'll probably die this way.' The worrying trend of British teenagers withdrawing from the world, isolating in their bedrooms and only leaving the house once a MONTH

British teenagers are increasingly withdrawing from social life, isolating in their bedrooms, and leaving the house approximately once a month. The trend highlights concerns about their mental health and social disengagement, as reflected in the quote about fantasizing about freedom while fearing a life of isolation.