The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on teenagers across the country. Many have had to miss out on activities, celebrations, and special occasions that they looked forward to for years.
As students get ready to return to in-person learning this fall, teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors are preparing to offer support for returning and incoming students with worsening mental health issues.
The coronavirus pandemic that many thought would only last for a few weeks or just until the summer has now stretched past a year, and it has taken a massive mental, emotional, and physical toll on people across the globe.