Young carers (16–18) have worse mental health than their peers: higher anxiety, depression & chronic illness. This pattern holds across gender, ethnicity & income. 📣 General support isn’t enough: we need targeted interventions. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Purpose Young carers are an often overlooked group of carers, with little longitudinal research on their mental health, particularly regarding variations across demographics and support systems. This ...