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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.

Press release

New research reveals worrying links between poverty, mental health and GCSE grades

82% of parents and more than half (53%) of young people in families struggling financially report poor mental health.

COSMO
24-05-23

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The first in person meeting of the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel

The Sutton Trust research team shares their experiences of engaging with the Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel.

Erica Holt-White
19-04-23

Lived experience

Amber's story: Feeling the financial strain

Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Amber, discusses her family's financial struggles through the pandemic.

COSMO
13-03-23

Teenagers playing football.

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Engagement with sport and physical activity during the pandemic

Guest author Jessica Forte dissects the crossover between findings on health behaviours from COSMO with those from Sport England.

Jessica Forte
24-02-23

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Young people’s physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic

COSMO's Principal Investigator, Jake Anders, discusses the findings of our latest briefing on health impacts and behaviours.

Jake Anders
30-01-23

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What are the policy implications of the COSMO findings for young people's mental health?

Guest author Lucy Thorpe discusses some of the policy levers available to the government to improve the wellbeing of young people.

Lucy Thorpe
15-12-22

Lived experience

Zakir's story - An unprecedented struggle

Sutton Trust COSMO Youth Panel member, Zakir, speaks of the difficulties he faced during the pandemic.

COSMO
09-12-22

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