 Young graduates and economic recession: Lessons from the pandemic to prevent the (re)incidence of mental health symptomsFátima Suleman and Diana Carvalho International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 2024, vol. 39, issue 2, 196-203 Abstract: Economic conditions affect the youth labour market and can leave deep scars. This exploratory study examines the emotional responses and mental health symptoms of young graduates during their transition into the labour market in the pandemic context. It draws on 42 news articles with statements from 86 graduates from a set of European and non‐European countries. The graduates had jobs or internships cancelled, numerous applications unanswered or were dismissed from jobs they had recently started. Young people adopt a variety of coping strategies, which are often invisible and cause deep suffering due to anxiety, disappointment, fear, and depression. Their apprehension and uncertainty leave them in a state of limbo. The specific impacts of the pandemic on young people's lives serve as a warning of the need to protect future generations of graduates. More support is required worldwide to manage the mental health issues that affect young graduates, especially during economic recessions. Date: 2024 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bla:ijhplm:v:39:y:2024:i:2:p:196-203 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from Access Statistics for this article International Journal of Health Planning and Management is currently edited by Calum Paton More articles in International Journal of Health Planning and Management from Wiley Blackwell |
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