Almost half of young Scots say their mental health has worsened during the pandemic according to a new study
In total, 2,180 people were surveyed by the Prince’s Trust across the UK between November 25 and December 8, 2020.
The survey showed that more than a quarter of young people, 32 percent, admit they feel “unable to cope with life” since the pandemic, while 63% per cent say they “always” or “often” feel anxious and are feeling like they are “missing out on being young.”
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe research suggests that young people who are not in education, employment or training are even more likely to feel that way and are more likely to be experiencing anxiety.
The report also reveals that over a fifth of young people in Scotland do not feel confident about their future work.
Over half, 55 percent, say it is harder to ask for employment help as “everyone needs it at the moment” and 66% per cent say that getting a new job feels impossible now because there's so much competition.
Kate Still, Director at The Prince’s Trust Scotland, said: “The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on young people’s mental health and well-being.
"They face a disrupted education, a shrinking jobs market and isolation from their friends and loved ones, and as a result, too many are losing all hope for the future.
"As ever, it is unemployed young people – and those with few qualifications and little confidence – who have an even more negative experience.”