Remote learning, the loss of sports and activities and social isolation have caused an increase in anxiety and depression for children of all ages over the past year. With many kids heading back to classrooms and more vaccine availability, it almost feels like we are seeing the first glimpses of a return to normalcy. But the pandemic will likely have lasting effects on kids.
HOST: Prentiss Pemberton
GUESTS:
- Lori Houston, LCSW, RPT-S, Clinical Director, Clinician & Co-Owner, Playful Journeys Counseling Center
LINKS:
- Playful Journeys Counseling Center
- COVID-19 Resources for Mental & Physical Health
- Mental Health & COVID-19: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
- Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 10 a.m. AKDT
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Prentiss Pemberton is a host of Line One: Your Health Connection at Alaska Public Media. Reach him at lineone@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Prentiss here.
