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Reminder: here is consensus of experts so far regarding mental health crisis among youth especially girls:

1. Severe Mental health problems were already affecting 20% of young people Prior to the pandemic; 
2. The Pandemic gave rise to conditions that led to this rate of depression, self harming and suicidal ideation more than doubling;
3. The Pandemic did not have same degree of Impacts on all youth - upper middle class families were better able to insulate their kids through affording private schools that went in person much earlier and having more resources to do things like escape to the beach/ lake and get medical help. Especially Vulnerable groups of children and youth include those from poor and unstable Family units, youth with LDs/ autism and preexisting mental health conditions such as anxiety, BIPOC, and LGBTQ youth. [/quote]

My child fell into two of the at risk categories and the Pandemic definitely exacerbated her pre existing mental health challenges despite our best efforts to help her to manage her feelings. I could see some of her peers did much better. Others in vulnerable groups also struggled. The Pandemic did not have same degree of negative impacts on all youth.

We are moving in right direction now but it has required a lot of ongoing therapy and medical assistance, changing schools and adjusting expectations. We now care much more about her current happiness/ emotional regulation than about striving towards future goals. Any college where she can feel successful and independent will be great. Facilities to help teens with mental health issues are overflowing and there are long wait lists for good teen psychiatrists and therapists.

Agree with PP who congratulated those whose children have bounced back and are flourishing. Well done to those youth and parents. To those of you with children who are struggling to regain their senses of happiness and inner stability - we fight the good fight with you.  May all our children find their ways and may they all have a chance for their unique lights to shine. [/quote]

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