With the recent COVID-19 / Coronavirus, situation, people (kids included) are dealing with yet another layer of stress, and an unfamiliar and unique one at that. notMYkid has provided a dozen simple, actionable steps that parents can implement immediately to help their preteens and teens stay physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy while navigating difficult times.
These tips are also available as a blog:
https://notmykid.org/2020/03/16/how-to-help-your-stressed-teen/
These tips were also given out during a Facebook livestream:
https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/videos/261140008219042/
Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741
Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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