Researchers analyzed FAIR Health data from more than 32 billion private health care claim records, tracked monthly changes from January to November 2020 and compared them to the same months in 2019. Mental health claims for 13- to 18-year-olds nearly doubled last March and April. A similar trend was observed for 19- to 22-year-olds, although to a lesser degree than the younger group.
“Young people have proven especially vulnerable to mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the researchers wrote. “School closures, having to learn remotely and isolating from friends due to social distancing have been sources of stress and loneliness. A review of the international literature identified high rates of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic symptoms among children during the pandemic.”
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