Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020
Characteristic
Helpful
Unhelpful
Face-to-face calls with friends
72%
3%
Watching TV/films
72%
6%
Exercise
60%
7%
Learning new skills
59%
4%
Reading books
55%
6%
Gaming
49%
5%
Face-to-face calls with family
47%
8%
Spending time with family
48%
23%
Breathing techniques
38%
14%
Social media
31%
36%
Reading/watching the news
13%
66%
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Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak intensified in the United Kingdom (UK) the country has been placed in lockdown, restricting the movement of residents. During this lockdown, 72 percent of young people with underlying health conditions say that face-to-face calls with friends is helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during this time. On the other hand, 66 percent report that watching or reading the news is unhelpful for their mental health during this time.
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YoungMinds. (March 25, 2020). Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/
YoungMinds. "Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020." Chart. March 25, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/
YoungMinds. (2020). Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/
YoungMinds. "Share of Young People Who Find The following Activities Helpful in Coping and Self-managing Their Mental Health during The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic in The United Kingdom (Uk) as of March 2020." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Mar 2020, /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/
YoungMinds, Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Share of young people who find the following activities helpful in coping and self-managing their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020 [Graph], YoungMinds, March 25, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1108588/young-people-coping-with-covid-19-crisis-in-the-uk/
