Episode notes
In this episode of Learning Disrupted, titled "Students Speak on Mental Health During and After the Pandemic," Thomas Gascon delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of high school and college students. We hear interviews with students in early 2021, about a year into the pandemic. These interviews provide first-hand accounts from adolescents aged 13–18 who experienced significant life transitions, such as moving from middle to high school or navigating critical high school years, as the pandemic was happening. These students reflect on how the pandemic altered their sleep schedules, routines, and overall mental well-being, with many reporting increased stress and emotional struggles. The discussion broadens to include the experiences of college students, who encountered many of the same mental health challeng ...