With teen depression is on the rise, adults can help by opening the lines of communication, being mental health role models and knowing when to seek help.
With teen depression is on the rise, adults can help by opening the lines of communication, being mental health role models and knowing when to seek help.
Child psychologist offers practical tips for kids contemplating return to classroom
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Share: Could some elementary school children be returning to schools in Spring? Many schools have applied for waivers to get kids back to in-person learning. Studies show classrooms can be safe if protocols are followed, but that doesn t stop some kids from worrying. You can help prepare your kids.
These days a different kind of bell signals the start of school. It s an alarm clock. Your child s bedroom has become their classroom, their study space and a safe place to socialize.
Now many school officials hope to have some of them returning to their schools in the weeks or months ahead. While many kids can t wait to get back, psychologists say after so long it s sure to cause some anxiety.
Dealing with children s anxiety from the coronavirus
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FOX 2 - The unknown causes fear and anxiety, and that s what we ve all been dealing with since March. For school-aged kids a lack of routine and long-term planning can lead to all kinds of challenges.
It s important to help kids handle their concerns, but how? It s been a rollercoaster of a year for students.
Dealing with kids’ concerns with COVID-19
Dr. Benore is a pediatric psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Children s. He says you ll want to let children know they re safe and that the school is making these changes to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.