Blue Shield Surveys California Teens About Back to School and Covid

Listen: David Bond - licensed clinician and Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Shield of California

As students begin a new school year back on campus, almost 3 in 4 teens in California (71%) said they are concerned about catching COVID-19 at school, according to a new statewide survey released today by Blue Shield of California.

Worries about academic achievement (79%) and socializing with friends (59%) are also among the top concerns for California teens.

To see additional survey results plus tips and resources to help teens navigate back-to-school challenges, visit https://bluesky.blueshieldca.com/