C14 : Virtual Schooling Impacts on Adolescents' Mental Health Using the Instrumental Approach of PHQ-A


Students Daniel Lu
Thomas Seoh
School HDSB - W. H. Morden Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 16 - Health Sciences III
Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of virtual schooling as an alternative to on-campus learning has raised concerns about the mental health of adolescent students. This study aims to investigate the correlation between virtual schooling and levels of depression among different groups of adolescents, and seeks to recommend school boards and public schools to provide appropriate support for impacted students.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60
Ola Lunyk-Child Memorial Health AwardsOla Lunyk-Child Memorial Health Science Award - Third$ 100