MINDING TEENS’ MENTAL HEALTH THIS SCHOOL YEAR

We look at some helpful tips for parents of teens on how to mind kids’ mental health through this school year.

School is one of the most important places where children learn and grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. While it’s been wonderful that children have been able to return to a healthy school environment this year after the pandemic, change can also be challenging, especially for older kids.

COMMUNICATION CAN RELIEVE STRESS

Helping your child manage school stress is all about communication. It can also be helpful to consistently talk with them and get a sense of how school is going and any tensions that may be troubling your child. Are they concerned about making new friends? Are they feeling overwhelmed by homework? Is there something new that may be causing anxiety, like dealing with a locker combination or who to sit with in different classes?