Covid-19 isolation twice as high among young rural dwellers

Research shows pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health

Young rural people are twice as likely to feel isolated during Covid-19 compared to those in urban areas, according to research findings revealed in the latest episode in a series of podcasts by ABP, the largest beef processor in Britain and Ireland.

Presented by broadcaster Mary Kennedy, the episode focuses on mental health and the impact of the pandemic on rural life.