CCopeY: A Mixed-Methods Coproduced Study on the Mental Health Status and Coping Strategies of Young People During COVID-19 UK Lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people's mental health is an increasing priority. Studies to date are largely surveys and lack meaningful involvement from service users in their design, planning, and delivery. The study aimed to examine the mental health status and coping strategies of young people during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown using coproduction methodology.

Methods

The mental health status of young people (aged 16-24) in April 2020 was established utilizing a sequential explanatory coproduced mixed methods design. Factors associated with poor mental health status, including coping strategies, were also examined using an online survey and semi-structured interviews.

Results

Since the lockdown, 30.3% had poor mental health, and 1

SUBMITTER: Dewa LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9188746 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature