We know pandemic isolation has been tough on teens but new data from the CDC gives us a better look at the mental toll it’s taking on teens – including reports of emotional abuse and feelings of hopelessness.
After so much disruption thrown her way during the pandemic, being in the building is far better than the months of isolation she and her peers endured.
The Centers for Disease Control recently released a report that shows how high school students s have been impacted by the pandemic. To remedy the reverberating effects of isolation, staying connected is key. The same study found that teens who felt connected to others in school had better mental health.
Over the last year, the state launched the"Forward Together" and"I Matter" programs."Forward Together" is an initiative to strengthen relationships in teens’ lives, be it with parents, peers or other trusted adults. Kierra was on a team to help shape the messaging for the"I Matter" campaign. Her work can be seen throughout the hallways of her school and schools across the state.
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