The researchers argue that the results point to an urgent need for expanded and culturally sensitive services for mental health and substance abuse, including telehealth counseling. The effects of the coronavirus outbreaks were felt most keenly by young adults ages 18-24. “It’s ironic that young adults who are at lower risk than older adults of severe illness caused by COVID-19 are experiencing worse mental health symptoms,” Czeisler said. All of these are factors that can contribute to the robustness of mental health. But why do young adults appear to be crumbling at rates far greater than older people?

Source: bd News24 August 14, 2020 09:22 UTC