Angela You
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
A study done by the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that 70% of adolescents experience recurring loneliness before the age of 18. Today, with technology and social media, we are more connected than ever before. However, despite this connectedness, more and more teens are reporting feeling depressed and hopeless on a daily basis. Another study done by the NIH found that consistent involvement in extracurricular activities and clubs (non-arts) reduced loneliness significantly among people who felt concurrent or subsequent loneliness. Townsend Harris offers various clubs that aim to prioritize and create a space for students’ wellbeing and peer support.
We interviewed students and staff to determine how they have encouraged or experienced peer support and student wellness through clubs.