Social connections are incredibly important in all of our lives, especially with youth who are still forming their identities. They can also act as a protective factor against long term consequences that impact mental and physical wellbeing. The researchers explored how youth reported levels of social connectedness before being discharged from psychiatric in person care (McBride & Preyde, 2020). 161 participants completed a questionnaire and the results showed that 42% of patients reported they would like to be alone, 45% reported being bullied and 60% said they were concerned about peer problems once they returned to school following hospitalization. Authors state that youth can benefit from social workers and school personnel to sustain friendships.
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