"Alarming Increase in Psychological Distress Among Young Adults Revealed by Survey"

A survey conducted in England found that one in five young adults aged 18 to 24 reported experiencing severe distress at the end of 2022, compared to one in seven in 2021. The study revealed a rise in reports of severe distress across all age groups, except for those over 65. Experts attribute this increase to the pandemic, cost of living crisis, and healthcare crisis. The research emphasizes the urgent need to address this issue and calls for a strategy that prioritizes equality, wellbeing, and sustainability.