Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

The New York TimesMonday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00:06 PM
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Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds
  • A recent study revealed that the reopening of schools led to a significant decrease in children's mental health appointments, dropping by 43 percent nine months post-reopening. This decline suggests that the end of school shutdowns positively impacted youth mental health, reducing the likelihood of treatment for mental health conditions from 2.8 percent during the shutdown period.
  • This development is crucial as it highlights the importance of in-person schooling for children's mental well-being, suggesting that the social interactions and structured environment provided by schools play a vital role in supporting mental health.
  • However, the conversation around school policies continues, particularly regarding phone bans, which have raised concerns about their potential negative effects on students' mental health. The contrasting evidence surrounding these bans indicates a complex relationship between school policies and student well-being.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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