It also warns that they are reporting the most difficulty dealing with their mental health during the crisis. The proportion of adults experiencing poor mental health has increased by 80 per cent among 18-29-year olds during the pandemic, compared to 2017-2019, and by 68 per cent among those aged 65-79. Around one-in-seven people under the age of 30 have missed a rent or mortgage since the pandemic began, compared to just one-in-thirty 60-69s. "As hopes of a V-shaped recovery fade, our analysis reveals the reality is more of a U-shaped crisis, with young adults and young pensioners most likely to have stopped work or suffered mental health problems. "Access to housing, skills training and mental health support will also be crucial for those most at risk of the adverse effects of the pandemic.

Source: Daily Mirror October 07, 2020 21:31 UTC