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Explore the latest updates from the COSMO study, including blog posts, press releases and events on the impacts of the pandemic on young people’s life chances.

Lived experience

Every Story Matters: A Year 10’s Journey Through the Pandemic

Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Yasmin, looks back on her pandemic experience.

COSMO
26-11-24

Comment

Non-binary youth and mental health: findings from the COSMO study

Felix Lane, Trans Advocacy Manager at Stonewall, discusses the insights COSMO offers on the wellbeing of non-binary young people.

Felix Lane
23-04-24

Comment

Time for change – insights from our COSMO Youth Panel

Hearing from members of the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel on their current circumstances and next steps.

Erica Holt-White
16-01-24

Press release

Almost half of young people in the most deprived areas struggling to get the mental health support they need

A quarter of young people have sought some form of mental health support in the last 12 months, yet many are struggling to access that support.

COSMO
09-11-23

Comment

Inequalities in mental health and access to support services

Erica Holt-White, author of our briefing looking at mental and physical health patterns, breaks down what we found.

Erica Holt-White
09-11-23

News

COSMO data provides new insights into the lives of young carers

New data from wave 2 of the COSMO study has been featured in ITV Tonight’s documentary.

COSMO
25-10-23

Press release

Class of 2023 more likely to be 'stay-at-home' students

New analysis reveals that this year's university applicants look more likely to stay at home during term time than previous cohorts.

COSMO
10-08-23

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