Pandemic increased mental health support requests for Manitoba teens, advocates say
Posted: Apr 05, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 5 The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba has started a MAD camp for youth which stands for music, art, dance. This wall shows some of the art work done by teens struggling with depression and anxiety in the pandemic.(Tyson Koschik) More young people are reaching out for help to deal with depression and anxiety because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on schools, according to mental health advocates in Winnipeg. In the fall of 2020, one in three youth who texted Kids Help Phone — a national service offering support and referr...