Mental health advocates say more than the virus is surging. In New Hampshire, a third of adults over age 18 report having symptoms of anxiety or depression since the pandemic, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Nationally, 3 million adolescents reported having a major depressive disorder in the past year. Brian Huckins, director of children and youth programs at the National Association for Mental Illness in New Hampshire said demand for support from a state program that serves children with severe emotional disturbances increased 35% during the first two months of the pandemic. To help students cope with the emotional and mental-health burdens of the pandemic, schools across New Hampshire will be emphasizing socio-emotional learning this fall, not just academics.