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This video from Child Mind Institute (CMI) presents ways to avoid taking on anxiety of others during this unprecedented time. CMI is also a great resource for families seeking tele-mental health evaluations and treatment for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and learning disorders. Click here for more information regarding an appointment request.
"Children of any age can experience anxiety," explains Roshini Kumar, LPC, clinical therapist at Children's Health. "Right now, it's difficult to anticipate the future, and kids have been pulled from their normal routines. Any time a child faces significant change, it can cause fear and anxiety."
Here are tips in managing your child's anxiety during this time. Click the picture to be directed to the website.
Managing Anxiety can be challenging, even more so during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We want to help support you and your family during this time. Check out the video above for mindfulness and meditation for you and your family. The practice of meditation can help ease your worried mind and give you a moment to take time for yourself.
If you would like to receive support services for your family by one of our mental health providers in REAL Kids, please reach out to us using the survey and someone from our team will contact you.
Here are additional mental health services:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 to be connected to a counselor
NYC Well: Call 1-888-692-9355, text “WELL” to 65173, or chat with a counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a counselor.
911: IF YOU (OR SOMEONE AROUND YOU) ARE IN ACTIVE DANGER, CALL 911
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