The COVID-19 crisis has likely added to this figure, leading to what mental health experts colloquially call a second pandemic. On top of that, children’s mental health concerns have been spiking, exacerbating an already bleak situation. It prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups to declare a national emergency in youth mental health. Paid mental wellness days and better work flexibilityPatel said both students and adults need mental health days that aren’t tied to sick days in any way as well. Decreased access to housing, health care, food access, and more greatly inhibits people’s ability to address or improve their mental health.

Source: Huffington Post May 31, 2022 21:47 UTC