There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health struggles. What are the red flags? What can teachers and parents do? Follow on Twitter: @pfagell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.

Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

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Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

APR 22, 202110 MIN
Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

APR 22, 202110 MIN

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There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health struggles. What are the red flags? What can teachers and parents do?

Follow on Twitter: @pfagell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd

Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.