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The new analyses also describe some of the severe challenges youth encountered during the pandemic:
More than half (55%) reported they experienced emotional abuse by a parent or other adult in the home,
including swearing at, insulting, or putting down the student. 11% experienced physical abuse by a parent or other adult in the home, including hitting, beating, kicking, or
physically hurting the student. More than a quarter (29%) reported a parent or other adult in their home lost a job. Before the pandemic, mental health was getting worse among high school students, according to prior CDC data.
School connectedness provided critical protection for students during COVID-19 Findings also highlight that a sense of being cared for, supported, and belonging at school - called "school connectedness" - had an important effect on students during a time of severe disruption. Youth who felt connected to adults and peers at school were significantly less likely than those who did not to report
persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness (35% vs. 53%); that they seriously considered attempting
su***de (14% vS. 26%); or attempted su***de (6% VS. 12%). However, fewer than half (47%) of youth reported feeling close to people at school during the pandemic. "School connectedness is a key to addressing youth adversities at all times - especially during times of severe disruptions," said Kathleen A. Ether. PhD. Director of CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health.
"Students need our support now more than ever, whether by making sure that their schools are inclusive and safe or by providing opportunities to
engage in their communities and be mentored by supportive adults.
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