Repeated pandemic pivots have left students out of practice with classroom learning, impacted their mental health and distanced them from peers. Both health-care professionals and students have noticed the impact a lack of socialization has had on mental health. “Isolation and interruption, disruption in middle school and social life, I think obviously that had a big impact on our mental health,” the 16-year-old said. Yu, who lives in Iqaluit, says she thinks it’s important that young people are listened to when they voice concerns about their mental health. She says it’s important to validate children and youth when they open up about mental health.

Source: CBC News June 20, 2022 14:13 UTC