US: Children and Teens Struggling with Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic
JAMA Health Forum – June 01, 2021
For many US children and adolescents, disruptions and challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic have exacted a considerable toll on their emotional and mental health, according to an issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). The brief points to evidence indicating that adolescents, young children, LGBTQ young people, and children of color may be especially vulnerable to pandemic-related mental health consequences, such as anxiety and depression.
Also: Mental Health and Substance Use Considerations Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/mental-health-and-substance-use-considerations-among-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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