“I don't think people even realize how much they rely on seeing other people day to day'
— don’t make enough to afford out-of-pocket costs for therapy, and others lack insurance coverage to offset the cost. These barriers put young adults in a precarious position during a global pandemic: With the necessary focus on social distancing and protecting each other’s physical health, how do they maintain their mental health, too?
And young people are already developing new ways to prioritize connecting with others beyond video chats and group messages with friends. Among them are Ananya Singh and Ryan Dratler, two 17-year-old high schoolers from New Jersey who are planning to launch a podcast for their peers that will shed light on strategies to stay happy and productive during unpredictable times.
on March 16, days after school closures dramatically altered their day-to-day lives. The project uses social media to lay out a “challenge,” like “tag us in your best homemade recipe,” to help spread positivity. As for Jasmine, a 17-year-old high schooler in Alabama, “the scariest part is living in an increased state of uncertainty. It feels like the world is in a constant state of panic already, [and] each tragedy magnifies the malice of just living during this time period,” she tells MTV News.
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