Article by: Sreenidh Dhurjati Photos by: Kriti Jain E vidently in the Irvine Unified School District, students have had increased strain on mental health from new isolated learning environments resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. With a loss of the in-person interaction factor, a Hybrid learning model, was put in place so that students could easily assimilate into a new virtual learning environment. However, this new system of learning has left students with a bigger risk for mental health issues, as stated by an anonymous student, “With online learning, I’m finding myself harder to connect with peers and teachers who support me in school.” With an online classroom, there can be a lack of social interaction as students learn individually in their own homes, a key factor in preventing mental health disorders. Instead of being able to socialize with teachers, friends, and school staff members, students are left looking for someone they can talk to other than their family. Layout by: Alejandra Guio-Perez
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