A Look At Mental Health Resources For Children And Teenagers Growing Up During A Pandemic

By Aleezeh Hasan
Children COVID-19
A Los Angeles Unified School District student raises her hand for free lunch at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Children and teenagers are currently facing the unique experience of growing up during a pandemic. This may impact their mental health and feelings of isolation. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo
Children COVID-19
A Los Angeles Unified School District student raises her hand for free lunch at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Children and teenagers are currently facing the unique experience of growing up during a pandemic. This may impact their mental health and feelings of isolation. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo

A Look At Mental Health Resources For Children And Teenagers Growing Up During A Pandemic

By Aleezeh Hasan
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Reset checks in with a local mental health organization and a children’s author about books that can help children navigate tough feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GUESTS: Sandra Wilcoxon, CEO of Recovery International

Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago-based children’s book author