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Young people’s social worlds are ‘thinning’ – here’s how that’s affecting wellbeing

Young people’s social worlds are ‘thinning’ – here’s how that’s affecting wellbeing

Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of people aged 16–24 in England experiencing mental health issues rose from 19% to 26%. This means over 1.6 million young people – enough to fill Wembley Stadium 18 times over – are affected by mental ill-health today. Social media is often at the centre of conversations about what’s driving this trend. […] … learn more→