Study finds rise in psychological distress in young adults

There has been a rise in the number of young adults in England who report feelings of severe distress, according to a new survey.

The study found one in five 18 to 24-year-olds said they experienced severe distress at the end of 2022, compared to around one in seven in 2021.

The research suggested reports of severe distress rose across all age groups, except for those over 65.

Experts have pointed to the pandemic, cost of living and healthcare crisis.

Researchers used a point-based score during telephone interviews to assess severe distress for the survey. People had not necessarily sought clinical help or a diagnosis at this point.

The research team, including academics from King's College London and University College London (UCL), say the rise in reports needs to be urgently addressed.

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Source: BBC News, 7 July 2023