Loss of Material, Personal, and Social Resources and Their Impact on Mental Health Among Young People Not in Employment, Education, or Training

This study highlights that NEETs experience poorer mental health than non-NEETs, not only due to material deprivation, but as a result of personal and social resource loss. Therefore, beyond providing financial assistance, it is essential to develop evidence-based social services that focus on restoring NEETs' sense of optimism and rebuilding social acceptance.