Family therapist says teens mental health continues to be a concern amid pandemic
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and last updated 2021-03-02 13:35:44-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Today is annual World Teen Mental Wellness Day and this morning, 23ABC spoke to a mental health expert about the importance of this day, especially amid the pandemic.
In 10 days, it will mark exactly one year since millions of K-12 students attended in-person classes. Kaiser Permanente Marriage & Family Therapist Antonia Mejia-Ortiz said this past year has definitely taken a toll on teen mental wellness.
Mental health expert discusses being aware of teen mental health during the pandemic