Mental health disorders stand as a chief concern among American teenagers, according to researchers who said the pervasiveness of such illnesses weren’t a top worry decades ago.
, children missed first days of school, months or even years of in-person schooling, graduation ceremonies, sports competitions, playdates, and time with relatives.
“I heard wrenching stories of pain and uncertainty. From the outset, my editors and I discussed how best to handle the identities of people in crisis,” he penned.Since the pandemic began, there have been increases in the rates of psychological distress among young people, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
“This made it harder to recognize signs of child abuse, mental health concerns, and other challenges.” “The pandemic has been challenging for most people, yet the teenage population, particularly females, have suffered tremendously,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist, explained in a recent email.
Cathy Mills, Director of Strategy for Net Influencer, insisted that it’s crucial to balance work life and mental health.
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