The 2021 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (#OSDUHS) asked over 2,000 Ontario students in grades 7 to 12 about their mental and physical wellbeing, as well as risk behaviours. Findings show that the #pandemic has had a major impact on youth. 🧵1/
The 2021 #OSDUHS Report reveals that the majority of Ontario students surveyed feel depressed about the future because of COVID-19. 🧵2/
The #OSDUHS data were gathered between March and June 2021. The ensuing report provides a snapshot of student mental health and substance use during a period of at-home learning. 🧵3/
The #OSDUHS Report reveals reveals an increase in unmet need for mental health support among young people. 🧵4/
The #OSDUHS Report shows that use of electronic devices for five hours or more per day among youth increased during the pandemic. 🧵5/
The 2021 #OSDUHS Report asked for the first time if concerns over climate change were affecting their mental health. 🧵6/