Poorest families at greatest risk of breakdowns and declining mental health, research warns

Amrit Virdi
Monday, December 11, 2023

Children from families at the lower end of the social ladder are at greater risk of family breakdowns and childhood mental illness following the Covid-19 pandemic, The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has warned.

There are now 500,000 more children in relative poverty than in 2010/11. Picture: luxorphoto/Adobe Stock
There are now 500,000 more children in relative poverty than in 2010/11. Picture: luxorphoto/Adobe Stock

The gap between poorer families and those with less struggles is increasing. Picture: Luxor Photo/ Jim Varney

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