Children with poor mental health less likely to work as adults – report finds

A new report says children with mental health problems are far less likely to work as adults (Alamy/PA) -

Children with poor mental health are two-thirds more likely to have a reduced ability to work as adults, according to a new study.

The Institute For Public Policy Research (IPPR) said investing in children’s mental health is “crucial to reducing long-term barriers to work”.