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Health
How Lockdowns Left a Mark on Youth Mental Health
A study finds COVID-19 lockdowns worsened anxiety, depression in youth. Girls and teens hit hardest. Self-harm concerns rise, with teens hurting outside home. Experts urge mental health focus as youth return to normalcy to prevent lasting problems.