There has been a lot of conflict on college campuses lately.
College campuses have always been places of debate, conservation, activism and advocacy. But some college students did not ask for or expect this situation.
This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health.
There is so much out there on how to talk to your little ones about the racism and racialized violence going on in our world today. However, there isn’t as much, in the way of guidance, as it relates to talking to your older children, teenagers, or young adults who may still reside at home.
Many kids are becoming more worried about climate change. Frightening predictions about the future and political inaction can make them feel that the crisis is out of their control. How can parents help their kids cope with anxiety around climate change?
On today’s episode of Shrinking It Down, Dr.
You can also listen to this conversation with pediatrician and child psychiatrist Elizabeth Pinsky, MD on ways to support a child with climate change anxiety. Tune in below, or search for “Shrinking It Down” wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes.
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Recently, youth-driven marches such as ‘March for Our Lives’ have received extensive media coverage.