More than a third of young people aged 18 to 24 suffer from what is described as a "common mental disorder" (CMD), significantly higher than in previous generations. This trend marks a worrying increase compared to only 24% in 2000, signaling a growing mental health crisis among the youth in the U.K., especially among women, which has important implications for their work and life opportunities.
The rise in mental health difficulties among young people has doubled illness-related absenteeism in the last decade, particularly affecting those in low-paid jobs. This shift raises concerns for policymakers about the generational dynamics of the workforce, as younger individuals, struggling more with mental health, are now significantly more absent from work than older generations.
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