The Quarantine’s Effects Hit Adolescents Especially Hard — Here’s How Parents Can Help
Routine, self-love practices, professionals, and goals are crucial
The COVID-19 quarantine has challenged many of us in a variety of ways, from navigating school and work virtually to missing fun opportunities and traditions with friends. As a 2020 college graduate, I know what it’s like to experience all of that and can empathize with a good bit of the pain experienced.
According to two recent studies, however, the group getting hit particularly hard with the effects of social distancing is adolescents. They struggle more with intensified emotions and anxiety around their friends, themselves, and school. As these students continue to attend school virtually and even as they recover from the ramifications after, knowing what negative effects they’re having to deal with and how we can support them is crucial.
As far as their experiences, let’s look at the studies. One study focused on teenagers between 16 and 19 years old, and the other study looked at kids between 11 and 14 years old. Dr. Emma Ashworth, a psychologist and lecturer, is involved in both studies, and she’s seen the pandemic’s impacts on adolescents. “Particularly among older teenagers, there was a lot of heightened emotions, particularly…
