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‘We need to operate with grace’ | Pandemic’s impact on children’s mental health

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(WEAA) — Adults aren’t the only ones struggling with mental health problems due to the COVID crisis, children and adolescents have been negatively impacted as well.

 

Dr. Sherell A. McArthur, an emotional and wellness counselor joins Dr. Kaye to discuss mental health challenges children are facing and helpful tips for parents and educators. 

“None of us have the experience of a pandemic. We are going through this right along with them and it is significantly impacting their childhood and youth and how they socialize and with whom they socialize.” 

 

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