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How the Pandemic Has Affected Mental Health of Young People

We hear how young people are coping with depression, isolation and other challenges.

Aired 02/08/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

How the Pandemic Has Affected Mental Health of Young People

Clip: 2/8/2021 | 6m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

We hear how young people are coping with depression, isolation and other challenges.

Young people have had a lot to deal with over the past year, from remote learning to finding work. But there are also mental health challenges, and some doctors are showing an increase in the number of young people experiencing stress, depression and anxiety.

Aired 02/08/2021 | Rating NR

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