On Christmas night, a 14-year-old girl walked away from her family’s Orange County home and headed toward a bridge. When she arrived, she leaped from the 50-foot structure, shattering two back bones in an attempted suicide brought on by some inner demons she’s been fighting since the start of the pandemic. Sydney R., of Huntington Beach, is among many who’ve been struggling with isolation since the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus took hold, prompting state officials to issue stay-at-home orders to curb its spread. Such orders resulted in the cancellation of sports, a loss of social interactions, and increased reliance on technology. Some local psychiatrists say it has also brought about mental health challenges among children and teens. Depression and anxiety among teens is not a new phenomenon; the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says they’re among the commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. However, research shows the pandemic could exacerbate …
Teen’s Suicide Attempt Prompts Warning Over Pandemic’s Mental Health Dangers
January 23, 2021
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