‘Lost my purpose’: Young people’s mental health disproportionately affected by pandemic: poll – The Age

Im studying agricultural science and a big part of my education is being out in the field and on farms. Its been really tough to replace that with just Zooms all the time. This year has basically been a write-off for me it feels in a big way like I have lost my purpose.
Mr Hayward said the lockdown had a negative effect on his mental health.
I wouldnt say I became depressed but I started spending a lot more time in bed. Although I am connected with friends online, I started withdrawing from them,…

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