The ongoing recession in the West is affecting young people in terms of less jobs and shrinking benefits. But its effects don’t stop there ―

surveys reveal that the economic crisis is also bad news for the health of young people.

A 2012 poll by ICM Group, a research consultancy, revealed that 43 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds in the UK feel stressed by the economic

downturn, more than among other age groups.

This has resulted in 24 percent of under-25s drinking more heavily and 19 percent sleeping badly, according to the poll.

“This group are the least likely to visit their GP (general practitioner) to discuss health concerns, yet are being badly hit by the economic

downturn,” said Dr Sarah Jarvis, a UK-based GP, commenting on the poll’s findings. “Taking time out to address health worries is not a priority for

young people.”

Besides their physical wellbeing, the mental health of young Westerners is also causing concern.

“We are sitting on a mental health time bomb and urgent action is needed to invest in mental health support services for young people,” Lucie

Russell from YoungMinds, a UK-based charity working with young people, told The Huffington Post.

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