Did the pandemic produce a generation stunted in social, mental health development? Apr 27, 2022 10:30 am by WebMDIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images WebMD (April 26) 'You have teens who are really focused on gaining autonomy from the family and relying more on peers.' During the pandemic, 'they were forced to do the exact opposite,' says U of I psychology professor Karen Rudolph. Share on Facebook Tweet Email