THE last two years have been far from normal for children and families. Our research has shown that children, teens and parents have struggled with mental health during the pandemic, where higher levels of pandemic-related stress corresponded to more mental health difficulties in families.
Research shows that negative mental health outcomes in the face of stress are not inevitable based on external factors alone.
There are important strategies families can use to help promote mental health. Family routines can provide stability during times of stress.
As child psychologists and researchers, we review the scientific evidence for strategies that are associated with positive child and family mental health.
These are the strategies that we universally recommend and share with the children, teens and families we work with in our clinical practice…
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