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Gender, Inequality Drive Mental Health Crisis Post-Pandemic

2/5/2026

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Boomers Face Inequities

University College London researchers report that mental health issues among baby boomers and Generation X are worsened by gender and socioeconomic inequalities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite an overall mental health recovery, women and those from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to face significant challenges.
In Australia, a study shows bushfire smoke increases mental health crises in children shortly after exposure.

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Boomers Face Inequities

University College London researchers report that mental health issues among baby boomers and Generation X are worsened by gender and socioeconomic inequalities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite an overall mental health recovery, women and those from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to face significant challenges.
In Australia, a study shows bushfire smoke increases mental health crises in children shortly after exposure.