Recent studies show children have been greatly impacted by the pandemic and there's been a sharp increase in the number of kids needing mental health treatment. FOX13
As the school year comes to a close and kids head into summer, Executive Medical Director Dr. Jim Polo ofis sharing some tips to help children, teens and young adults during these uncertain times.
According to Dr. Polo, 15% of youth ages 12-17 have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year. More than one-third of high school students reported poor mental health during the pandemic and 44% reported feeling sad or hopeless during the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention ."If a child is appearing sad, tired, withdrawn that could be an indicator they are depressed, but if they are anxious, angry or overwhelmed that can be a sign of anxiety," said Dr. Polo.
Dr. Polo says it's important for kids to maintain a daily routine, exercise each day, drink lots of water, stick to a healthy diet, and consider fun activities like summer camps and classes.
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