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Coronavirus: Youth In Mental Health Crisis

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a man wears a face mask as he walks on Pier 45 in Hudson River Park in New York
In this April 30, 2020, file photo, a man wears a face mask as he walks on Pier 45 in Hudson River Park in New York. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a harsh toll on the mental health of young Americans, according to a new poll that finds adults under 35 especially likely to report negative feelings or experience physical or emotional symptoms associated with stress and anxiety. Mark Lennihan/AP

Growing up isn’t easy. But these days, with the stresses of social media and the pandemic, young people are facing far greater mental health challenges than ever before. We speak to a psychologist who works to keep kids who are having major mental health problems in their homes, instead of institutions.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Dr. Steven Dykstra Guest

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