India, March 20 -- A new study has found a sharp rise in mental health disorders among children and teenagers during the Covid-19 pandemic, with cases increasing by over 11 percent each year. With schools shutting down, social lives put on pause, and an overall sense of uncertainty, young minds took a serious hit. The findings highlight the lasting impact of the pandemic on youth mental health, raising concerns about its long-term effects on their well-being. (Also read: What is the best and worst time for your mental health? Study reveals how time and season affect your mood )

Before the pandemic, mental health issues among young people were already a growing concern, but large-scale global studies focusing specifically on children and ...