An inquiry into the economic impact of Covid-19 launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Youth Affairs has found that young people have had their financial, emotional and vocational wellbeing inordinately affected by the pandemic, and that a holistic approach is needed in order to aid their recovery.
In addition to job losses, educational disruption and financial pressures, young people have also experienced increased family strain, heightened anxiety and exacerbated mental health issues as a result of the pandemic, the report states, adding that the APPG found an “inextricable” link between these areas.
This was “further compounded by the overall uncertainty of employment prospects for young people in the future,” it adds.
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