Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

July 16, 2020

Impacts of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health, Substance Use, and Well-Being: A Rapid Survey of Clinical and Community Samples

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  • Results from a cross-sectional survey of Canadian youth (n=622) already participating in Mental Health and Substance Abuse studies, self-reports of prepandemic mental health compared to current mental health show statistically significant deterioration of mental health across both clinical and community samples. Self-reported substance use declined both in clinical and community samples, and some participants report some positive impacts. 

Hawke et al. (July 14, 2020). Impacts of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health, Substance Use, and Well-Being: A Rapid Survey of Clinical and Community Samples. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/0706743720940562