Protecting our kids' mental health during COVID [ocregister.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 9/10/205:07 PM

By Edwin Poon, The Orange County Register, September 8, 2020

There's no doubt the COVID-19 health crisis has affected the mental health of most, if not all, of our population. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll found most Americans (53%) now say pandemic-related stress and worry has had a negative impact on their mental health.

The study also highlighted the connection between mental and physical health. More than half (52%) of respondents say they have experienced at least one of the following issues due to COVID-19: sleep difficulties, difficulty controlling their temper, frequent headaches and increased alcohol or drug use.

But are children being traumatized by the COVID-19 health crisis?

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