Mental health has been an ongoing issue during this period of isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Laffier with the faculty of education at Ontario Tech University has launched two mental health studies.
One of those studies hopes to gather information on whether social media is having a positive or detrimental effect on people’s well-being. “We know social media can be a double-edged sword so is it providing benefits for them, is it providing risks?
And how do we see those benefits and risks?” Laffier said. Through a second study, the assistant professor and therapist will also be looking at how children are expressing their thoughts and emotions through art.