The epidemic has exacerbated mental health problems, particularly among the youngest. Franceinfo is looking for testimonials from middle school students aged 11 to 14.
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The fear of catching the virus and transmitting it. Whether a loved one falls ill or dies. Social life hampered due to confinements or precautions. And a sometimes suffocating sense of isolation. For two years, we have been plunged into a long epidemic tunnel because of Covid-19. And our psyches are strained.
Health authorities observe that the mental health of the French has deteriorated due to the pandemic. Lhe young people are among the most affected. Public Health France, which publishes surveillance bulletins on this subject, still noted at the end of 2021 an abnormally high number of visits to the emergency room for suicidal thoughts or gestures among adolescents. The increase is particularly striking among 11-14 year olds.
To better tell and understand this phenomenon, we would like to collect the testimony of young people aged 11 to 14 on their mental health, and to find out if the Covid-19 has affected them morally. Is this your case, that of your child or one of your relatives? You can complete the questionnaire below. Don’t forget to leave us your contact details, so that we can be contacted by one of our journalists. Testimonials may remain anonymous.
If you need help, you can call 3114, the national suicide prevention number. The Fil Santé Jeunes can also be reached on 0800-235-236 or by chat on filsantejeunes.com to answer all questions related to mental or physical health.