As a freshman living in a dorm at UIUC, the pandemic drastically changed life for the 18-year-old. He was a social person, so being alone was not him, Moore said.
Social isolation took a toll on Till, his mother said. On Oct. 21, the 18-year-old died by suicide. Students that are involved in lots of things like Trevor are suffering, because they don’t have those things, Moore said.
Childrens emergency room visits related to mental health have increased significantly during the pandemic, highlighting concerns about psychological effects of lockdowns and social distancing, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Over this past semester, there has been extensive on-campus testing of individuals at Illinois State University to ensure their and everyone elseâs safety as the semester progressed.
Lately, there has been discussion regarding whether students will be required to get tested prior to the spring 2021 semester beginning or upon their arrival to campus.
The details about what exactly will occur and how the school will combat the virus with tests has been the priority of administrators and staff alongside ISU President Larry Dietz.
During the Board of Trustees meeting in mid-October, administrators conversed about the available options and what direction may be best to take.