New research from the mental health charity Mind and the supermarket the Co-op has revealed the depth of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic – 10.6 million British people, just under a fifth of the population, currently describe their current mental health as poor. Young people were found to be disproportionately affected.
Additionally, over a third of people (37%) agreed that they didn’t have the support or tools to deal with life’s ‘ups and downs’, such as stress, pressure, or challenging circumstances. And the vast majority (81%) supported greater community mental health services, including open spaces to talk and engage in activities.
