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Financial strain due to COVID-19 pandemic took significant toll on adolescent mental health, researchers find

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Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to new research. The study found the effect was most pronounced in low-income adolescents but also affected all income groups who experienced financial strain due to loss of income.

Source: ScienceDaily.com