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THE COVID GENERATION: FIVE YEARS ON - RESEARCH FROM CLINICAL PARTNERS REVEALS LASTING IMPACT ON YOUNG PEOPLE
37% of young adults believe their mental health has worsened since the pandemic, a concern echoed by 32% of their parents. Yet 22% of those aged 18–25 say they had no previous experience of mental health issues before lockdown. Anxiety, stress and depression are now widespread, experienced by 43% of young women and 24% of young men.
51% of young adults 51% report increased anxiety in professional settings, and 40% believe the pandemic has hindered their career progression.
31% of 18-25-year-olds say they have less of a social life since COVID and 22% still reflect on the key life experiences they missed due to the pandemic.
19% of young people have turned to smoking/vaping and 10% have used alcohol as coping mechanisms for their mental health issues. Although 15% of young people have accessed therapy, barriers to seeking professional support include long waiting times (30%), fear of judgement (28%) and uncertainty about where to turn (20%).
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[i] UK population by age 2023 | Statista
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