Mental Health Symptoms Remain High among Students -- Especially Girls (IMAGE)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Mental Health Symptoms Remain High among Students -- Especially Girls

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More than half of female students show signs of moderate to serious psychological distress, according to a survey of 11,435 Gr. 7-12 students in Ontario, Canada. These symptoms of anxiety and depression, which occur in 39% all students, have risen significantly since 2013.

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Lawrie Korec

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