Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19

​By a Staff Reporter:  The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives, especially our mental health. Previously considered the lowest-risk age group with regards to medical issues, youngsters have emerged more vulnerable now. And many clinicians are calling attention to a youth mental health crisis. “We have seen a 40% spike in the number of patients complaining of symptoms related to mental health. About 2500 prescriptions every month, as opposed to 1750 prescriptions per month in the pre-pandemic era, are being given to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, and other related symptoms,” says the report.