Covid-19: Furloughed worker praises mental health support
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image captionWarren Bridgen says he has learned methods to cope with his anxiety
A 23-year-old diagnosed with depression after being furloughed has urged other young people to seek help if they are struggling amid the pandemic.
Retail worker Warren Bridgen, from Birmingham, was promoted shortly before the first lockdown in March last year.
He said finding ways to keep motivated had helped him to recover.
It comes as the Prince s Trust found 46% of 16 to 25-year-olds in the West Midlands said their mental health had worsened during the pandemic.
The organisation, which supports young people, released its Youth Index on Tuesday and is urging the government, employers and charities to provide greater support.