P.S. Weekly is a student-led podcast that delves into significant issues affecting NYC's public school system, particularly the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show highlights the social impacts beyond academic performance, addressing how prolonged isolation has affected students' mental health and behavior. Producers Mateo Tang O'Reilly and Katelyn Melville investigate issues such as "school refusal," where severe anxiety prevents attendance. They welcome insights from Chalkbeat's Amy Zimmer and Anika Merkin, who share her experience with OCD, emphasizing the necessity for empathy and understanding for students still grappling with the pandemic's consequences.
P.S. Weekly explores the impacts of COVID on NYC students, focusing on issues beyond learning loss, including shifts in personalities and mental health challenges.
With a team of student producers, the podcast brings unique perspectives on the struggles students face post-pandemic, offering insights often overlooked.
Anika Merkin shares her journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder, illustrating the emotional struggles faced by many and the importance of empathy for affected students.
The prolonged isolation from COVID has exacerbated issues like school refusal, highlighting the urgent need for schools to support mental health initiatives.
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