Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.

The mental-health toll of the pandemic has affected many lives, but, according to a CDC study, the percent of individuals aged 18 to 29 experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression continues to soar past the national adult average. BU students reflected on the pandemic's mental health challenges on the year anniversary, and said they are still working to get better.