
Youth mental health – As a society, we must not fail them over the coming months

Young carers and Covid-19
The results of a Carers Trust survey into the impact of Coronavirus on young carers aged 12 to 17 and young adult carers aged 18 to 25 was published in July 2020. They point to a steep decline in the mental health and wellbeing of the hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK who provide unpaid care at home for family members or friends.
It’s common to feel unsure, and to wonder whether you should try to handle things on your own. However, there are organisations who could help make things easier and offer you extra support.
Support is available when you need it
It’s important that young people you support or care about know that it is okay to ask for help. By raising awareness of youth mental health, we can come together to tackle the stigma and discrimination that still exist.
Ashridge home care supporting carers