COVID-19 & Mental Health with Dr. Sabine Heisman

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Sabine Heisman about COVID-19 & Mental Health. Dr. Heisman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Northern Virginia area. She specializes in child psychology. She works for MindWell Psychology where they take a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Today you will learn:

1. How COVID-19 has impacted the mental health crisis
2. What types of symptoms are seen in elementary, middle, and high school students
3. Symptoms and behaviors parents should be aware of and how can they help their children
4. Advice for how to support a child anxious about going back to school. 
5. How anxiety may impact testing
6. Whether or not parents should discuss mental health with their teens & how to start that conversation

 

Links and Resources:

• Mindwell: https://mindwell.us 
  • Mindwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindwellpsychology/ 
• The New York Times article we reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/16/health/covid-depression-anxiety.html 

 

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