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Youth and Mental Health: The Shadow Pandemic

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In this article in City Life, David Willis, Director of Strides Toronto’s activities as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health and System Transformation, discusses the impact the pandemic has had on youth mental health and, in particular, on racialized youth. Youth feel isolated and alone, without peer support or the usual engagement in fun activities. But there is help available for youth that is free, anonymous and non-judgmental.