Economic climate creates mental health timebomb - YoungMinds

Commenting on research commissioned by Patient.co.uk that shows that young people are being hit the hardest by the economic downturn, Lucie Russell, Director of Campaigns Policy and Participation, YoungMinds said:“Young people today face pressures like never before, the economic downturn has simply exacerbated the situation. With zero job prospects, university increasingly financially unviable and ever increasing pressure to follow the latest consumer trends this research reflects a grim picture for young people. “This bleak outlook is understandably leading to concerns about the