Post-Pandemic Impacts on School-Age Youth Mental Health
March 4, 2024
Session learning objectives:
- Provide an overview of the prevalence of mental health challenges among youth before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Examine specific groups of youth that may be more vulnerable to mental health challenges post-pandemic.
- Explore pandemic-related changes in behavior patterns and coping mechanisms adopted by youth, including the role of technology.
- Describe ways in which schools can identify students who experience persistent challenges and implement school-based programs to best support these youth.