Outline THREE examples of how global events can affect the mental health of young people. (3 marks)
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- Media coverage of global conflicts, terrorism and political unrest (such as the war in Ukraine or Israel-Palestine conflict) can create psychological burdens for young people, leading to increased anxiety.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted young people’s education and social connections. This contributed to increased rates of isolation, depression and anxiety among adolescents.
- Climate change coverage can provoke anxiety about the future in young people. We note that this has also led to positive engagement through activism and social movements like those inspired by Greta Thunberg.
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- Media coverage of global conflicts, terrorism and political unrest (such as the war in Ukraine or Israel-Palestine conflict) can create psychological burdens for young people, leading to increased anxiety.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted young people’s education and social connections. This contributed to increased rates of isolation, depression and anxiety among adolescents.
- Climate change coverage can provoke anxiety about the future in young people. We note that this has also led to positive engagement through activism and social movements like those inspired by Greta Thunberg.