Silver State Times

Politicians are aware that COVID-19 and the accompanying restrictions on some aspects of life have taken a toll on the mental well-being of people, especially teens and children. 

With that, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) wants to assure her constituents that she is not overlooking the concern.

“We want to be sure that you’re OK and we’re here today to listen,” Sen. Jacky Rosen said on her website. “We want you to know that we see you, we hear you, we’re here for you and we have your back.” 

Rosen recently toured Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas and discussed mental health issues with Nevada students and school counselors, the website said. Among the topics they discussed was the matter of how the federal government can help by providing additional mental health and suicide prevention options in schools.

Rosen pointed out that students have shown more signs of stress and anxiety since the pandemic started, and she said it is important not to ignore it.

Multiple studies have demonstrated that the social isolation brought on as the world has battled the coronavirus has been especially hard on those still in school. Although live classroom instruction is back in most places, the Pew Charitable Trust points out that children are exhibiting signs of stress, grief and depression, manifesting themselves through disruptive behavior among young students and increased bullying and violence among teens.