Wave 4 Coronavirus Adolescent study findings

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This summary document looks at key findings from the fourth wave of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent's Mental Health in Great Britain study.

The survey went to young people aged 13–19 years old across Great Britain. YouGov administered the survey online between 24th May - 15th June 2021. The survey figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB teenagers in this age range.

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