The mental health of teens during the pandemic
RESULTS OF A NEW SURVEY ON the MENTAL STATE OF TEENS, REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF HOW YOUTH ARE EXPERIENCING THE HEALTH CRISIS, RESOURCES AND AVENUES FOR ACTION
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Published May 22, 2020
During this crisis that is disrupting all our lives and creating numerous challenges and issues, it is important that we concern ourselves with the mental health of teens, who find themselves in an unprecedented situation at a time of their development already marked by considerable change. While some are coping with the situation with relative composure, others are experiencing significant distress.
WEBINAR
Nearly 800 people attended our webinar on May 21 to hear our experts present their data, share their findings regarding the situation of teens, recommend avenues for action, and offer resources for supporting them during this difficult period.
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ARTICLE
Certain studies tend to give significant weight to feelings of depression during schooling, since they are as good a predictor of dropping out as grades in French or mathematics. How is this determinant affected by the current crisis?