NJDCF: COVID-19 and Civil Unrest Increase the Risk of Behavioral Health Challenges for Young People January 7, 2021, 3:26 pm | in
COVID-19 and Civil Unrest Increase the Risk of Behavioral Health Challenges for Young People
State Children’s System of Care Offers Helpful Services
TRENTON – National research is showing that the psychological impact of COVID-19 and social unrest has disrupted the mental health and well-being of young people. The emotional fatigue associated with isolation may be affecting their grades, their moods, their behaviors, and their connectedness to family and friends. For many youth, social isolation is exacerbated by economic uncertainty, grief over the loss of loved ones, and civil unrest in their communities, placing them at greater risk.