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Our world is in the grip of a mental health crisis - here’s what we can do to help

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Evidence shows COVID-19 has triggered a surge in mental health issues, particularly among young people. Image: Pixabay/Free-Photos

Sean Fleming
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Mental health has declined in 2020. Image: Mental State of the World Report 2020
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Age is a factor in the pandemic-related mental health decline. Image: Mental State of the World Report 2020
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People's individual challenges affected their mental health scores. Image: Mental State of the World Report 2020
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