How a San Antonio child guidance center is supporting kidsโ mental health during pandemic
With that being said, it hasnโt been easy and the pandemic has taken quite a toll on mental health, especially in children. โClarity is the only nonprofit in South Texas that is solely dedicated to the treatment of mental health for children, ages three to 17,โ Knudsen said. The center can help children deal with anything from anxiety about the virus, social anxiety, or even behavioral health intervention, among others, according to Knudsen. If youโre unsure if your child is struggling, Knudsen said there are a few warning signs you can look for. RELATED: KSAT Explains: Your mental health in 2021 amid COVID pandemic
As pandemic grinds on, Texas students increasingly feel alone and scared, and some are thinking about suicide
Closed classrooms and remote learning have left many Texas school students dealing with mental health issues including loneliness, depression and thoughts of suicide. โWe anticipate increases in depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, and more demand for an array of mental health services and supports for children and families." โOne of the most important messages right now is that as we think about student mental health, we have to also think about educator mental health,โ Hoover said. The collaborative was born after a yearslong effort by a group of high school students advocating for more mental health resources. โThatโs where we move the needle.โYou can reach the Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line at 833-986-1919 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.