Advice For Supporting, Kids' Mental Health, Post-Pandemic.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the COVID-19 <br />pandemic caused a spike in mental health <br />crises among children and adolescents.<br />According to the CDC Youth Risk <br />Behavior Surveillance, 42% of students <br />feel hopeless or persistently sad. .<br />One third of students said they <br />experienced poor mental health.<br />In 2021, one in ten students <br />attempted suicide, while another 22% <br />said they seriously considered it.<br />'Newsweek' reports that parents should look for a number <br />of alarming trends and symptoms that have emerged <br />among young people following the pandemic.<br />'Newsweek' reports that parents should look for a number <br />of alarming trends and symptoms that have emerged <br />among young people following the pandemic.<br />Those symptoms include hearing voices, <br />sleeplessness, reduced appetite, <br />self-harm and aggressiveness.<br />According to 'Newsweek,' any of these symptoms <br />may be a sign of more serious mental health <br />conditions that require the help of a professional.<br />According to 'Newsweek,' any of these symptoms <br />may be a sign of more serious mental health <br />conditions that require the help of a professional.<br />Regular screenings can help identify <br />mental health issues early and <br />allow for proactive intervention.<br />It is crucial to stay calm, empathetic <br />and take action if children show <br />signs of mental distress or anxiety.<br />Mental health professionals can provide coping <br />mechanisms and methods to manage anxiety
