The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides incredible handouts and resources regarding mental health and handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the attachments listed below:
Care for the Caregiver
Parents, teachers, and other caregivers play a critical role in helping children cope with crises, often ignoring their own needs in the process. However, caregivers must take good care of themselves so they are able to take good care of the children in their charge.
COVID-19 Parent Resources
Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal. Thisincludes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and attempting to keep up with schoolwork as best as possible. None of this easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce a sense of control and to reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will get better.
Anxiety- Helping at Home
nxiety is the reaction to situations perceived as stressful or dangerous. Most children experience some level of anxiety or worry in response to unfamiliar situations and everyday stressors. However, when anxiety becomes severe and interferes with daily life, an anxiety disorder may be present.
Depression - Helping at Home
Sad. Empty. Hopeless. Unhappy. Miserable. Gloomy. These are words that might come to mind when thinking of a depressed child or adolescent. However, depression in youth also appears in other ways.
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