ACPS reports increase in mental health issues due to pandemic restrictions ACPS reports increase in mental health issues due to pandemic restrictions By CJ Paschall | February 1, 2021 at 4:55 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 6:12 PM ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools says reports of students with mental health issues are increasing, and that spike is a driving factor behind their reopening decisions. School Board Chair Graham Paige says the county has heard from both parents and teachers that more students are having a tough time with distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Paige says students with existing problems are struggling with the added stress. However, students with no previously reported issues are struggling, as well.