In this article, IF researcher Conor Nakkan argues that the upcoming Budget is an opportunity to put the public finances on a more sustainable footing while also prioritising the needs of younger generations.
Category: Mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week – What community do young people have?
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “community”. IF researcher, Toby Whelton, examines what “community” means for young people in the wake of decades of intergenerationally unfair policy decisions.
New research calls the lack of government investment in youth mental health an ‘intergenerational injustice’
New research calls the lack of government investment in youth mental health an ‘intergenerational injustice’. Sophie Webb, student researcher at the University of Birmingham, explains.
Our children are the poorest, the unhappiest, their health is declining and their death rates are increasing
Britain’s children are the poorest, the unhappiest, their health is declining and their death rates are increasing. Liz Emerson, IF CEO, outlines shocking statistics.
Intergenerational fairness and the King’s Speech
The King’s Speech sets the legislative agenda for the next parliament by laying out the vision of the new government. Does this legislation appear to be intergenerationally fair? IF researcher, Toby Whelton, investigates.
IF 2024 manifesto audit 4: mental health
IF researcher, Toby Whelton, looks at what the parties are promising on mental health ahead of the 2024 General Election
Do more, more quickly – eating disorders among the young at crisis levels
Liz Emerson, IF Co-founder, asks whether any progress has been made over reducing the huge waiting lists for mental health support facing children and young people with eating disorders.
Environmental crises and young people’s mental health
IF Student Volunteer, Charlotte Foster, highlights the effects that multiple environmental crises are having on young people’s mental health and calls for the redoubling of our commitment to reducing the impacts of humans on the environment.
Children’s mental health is still not a valid concern for the government – The 2022 Mental Health Bill
Is children’s mental health being sufficiently supported by the government? Charlotte Foster, IF student volunteer, investigates as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
Young workers experienced more COVID-19 workplace stress
New research suggests younger workers were impacted more by workplace stress during COVID-19. Liz Emerson, IF-Co-founder, looks at the latest research.