Teen survey: Substance use down, mental health concerns continue
Despite stress and anxiety increasing, substance abuse had been declining and dropped even more dramatically during the pandemic. Alcohol use declined from roughly 35 percent in 2014 to about 23 percent in 2019, dropping to 13 percent since the pandemic. Students who reported vaping rose from less than 15 to over 30 percent between 2016 and 2019, but dropped as low as 11 percent from 2019 to today. Screenshot
One of the big takeaways from the Communities That Care Coalition Teen Health Survey results is that students are reporting high rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Symptoms of depression and anxiety have increased from 32 and 33 percent in 2019 to 42 and 43 percent, respectively, among local teens today. Screenshot
GREENFIELD Despite increased rates of depression and anxiety among area youth, data from the Communities That Care Coalition 2021 Teen Health Survey shows substance use has been declining dramatically among students during the COVID-19.
Dean named first recipient of fellowship honoring Four Rivers co-founder
Claire Blatchford on the Four Rivers Charter Public School campus in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
MATT LEAF
Four Rivers Charter Public School Dean of Students Matt Leaf and Claire Blatchford by the ancient maple trees on the campus in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Published: 5/14/2021 5:33:45 PM
GREENFIELD When Four Rivers Charter Public School co-founder Edward W. Blatchford died April 19, 2020, from complications of late-stage Parkinson’s disease and the COVID-19 virus, his wife and daughters knew they wanted to honor him in some way, but weren’t sure how. That is, until they decided to create the Edward W. Blatchford Learning Fellowship.
‘We’re everywhere but we’re not seen for who we actually are’:Indigenous portraits on display at Athol Public Library
Chimaway Lopez (of the Chumash people) on the Amherst College Sanctuary Trail Pond in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Denise Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan), Sheldon Sundown (Seneca Nation, Turtle Clan), and Sophia Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan). Sheldon served as the event emcee at the 38th Annual UMass Powwow in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Caroline Collazo (of the Nipmuc people) at home in Springfield. “Our regalia tells a story of our tribe and homeland. But within our hearts is the story of why we never forget.” Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
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