U.N. Report Linking Youth Depression to COVID-19

Extended COVID-19 lockdowns, and closures have lead to isolation for many youth, resulting in a pervasive sense of uncertainty continuing to affect the mental health of youth leading to depression and anxiety.

                                                       Photo: Annie Spratt 

Forbes Magazine, discusses a recent study from the University of Calgary published in JAMA Pediatrics indicating depression and anxiety in youth have doubled over the pandemic.

The study indicates the mental health of various groups will continue to be impacted by COVID-19.

For further reading about depression and youth follow the links below.

1. U.N. Report Linking Youth Depression to COVID-19

2. For a list of mental health support services, follow this link. 

3. To view a video about depression and anxiety watch Dr Dadson's video here

4. Depression counselling in Langley. 

About Dr Michael Dadson

• Dr Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson), has been a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC since 2000.
• Dr Mike Dadson received his Ph.D. in counselling psychology from the University of British Columbia.
• Dr Mike Dadson's academic works and publications.