COVID 19 impact on young minds

The mental health impact of COVID-19 on young adults

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:45:33 +0000

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, there is an opportunity to reflect upon the impact of this unprecedented event that saw widespread impact from March 2020 to August 2021. To better understand this impact, we commissioned a mental health impact survey on young adults and their guardians. Our survey was compl...

How COVID-19 has impacted the parents of young people in the UK

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:10:22 +0000

Five years on from the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, we wanted to contribute to the nationwide understanding of the lasting impact of such an extreme world event on mental health. To achieve this, we commissioned a mental health impact survey on young adults and their guardians. The surveys were completed by 1001 parents who have children aged...

The five-year mental health impact of COVID-19: Lived experiences

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:05:58 +0000

With five years having now passed since the onset of COVID-19, we’re seeing emerging research into the long-term impact of such an extreme world event. This isn’t unusual, with a variety of extreme events being the subject of research but, when discussing COVID-19's impact, especially on mental health, we believe the focus shouldn&rsquo...