The end of summer signals a shift from school, which, beyond education, plays a crucial role in monitoring and supporting children. A recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) paper reveals that longer school closures during the pandemic were linked to increased antidepressant use and alcohol purchases among parents, especially mothers. The research highlights that while school closures affected children’s learning, they also had severe impacts on parental mental health and well-being.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/08/schools-day-care-teacher/679495
