"The crisis has taken a "devastating toll" on teenagers and young adults...Many are losing hope for the future because of a disrupted education, a shrinking jobs market and isolation from their friends and loved ones."
"The impact on people not in work, education or training was even worse, as 40 per cent said they felt "unable to cope with life" and 48 per cent "can't see an end" to their unemployment."
"A major Oxford University study, published on Tuesday, also shows that stress and depression among parents increased during the last lockdown, with researchers warning about the strains of home-schooling."
"Mothers and fathers of secondary school children, aged 11 or older, reported more symptoms of depression. Those with older children worried more about the long-term impact of the pandemic, with 43 per cent saying they were stressed about their children's education and future..."
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