According to a survey carried out in April 2020, almost *** percent of 18 to 29 year olds reported self-harm behaviors during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, the highest share across the age groups. Furthermore, over **** of those aged 30 to 44 years reported self-harming during lockdown.
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Cambridge University Press. (August 19, 2020). Share of individuals who self-harmed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in the United Kingdom between March and April 2020, by age [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1166831/self-harm-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
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