Post-Pandemic Impacts on School-Age Youth Mental Health
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.