COVID-19: Two-thirds of B.C. youth struggling with mental health during the pandemic, new research shows
New research by B.C. Children's Hospital shows two-thirds of children in B.C. reported having mood swings, anxiety or suicidal thoughts during the pandemic, up from just one-third before the arrival of COVID-19.
Author of the article: Lori Culbert
Publishing date: Apr 24, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 8 minute read
Lana is struggling with her mental health since the pandemic began. She's shown here with her mom Susan. Photo by Francis Georgian /PNG
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Two thirds of children and youth in British Columbia are struggling with mild-to-moderate mental health challenges during the pandemic, up from one third before the arrival of COVID-19, says new research from B.C. Children’s Hospital.