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Cómo apoyar la salud mental de los niños durante el verano
El verano les da a los niños la oportunidad de descansar de las exigencias de la escuela y disfrutar más tiempo con sus familias. Sin embargo, las vacaciones también pueden significar menos estructura en su rutina diaria y menos contacto con sus compañeros, lo que puede afectar su salud mental. Por ejemplo, la soledad, la ansiedad y la depresión pueden aumentar durante las vacaciones, ya que los niños dejan de contar con la estructura, el apoyo y la interacción social que les brinda la escuela.
What Families Can Do to Help Support Kids’ Mental Health This Summer
Summertime provides many opportunities for children to relax from the rigors of school and enjoy time with their families. However, the summertime break from school can also mean a loss of structure in a child’s routine and decreased interactions with their peers, which can negatively impact their mental health. For example, loneliness, anxiety, and depression can increase during the summer when a child no longer has the educational and social protective factors to rely on during the school year.
‘Sharenting’: How Parents’ Social Media Posts About Their Kids May Impact Kids and Families
“Sharenting,” the practice of parents posting photographs, videos, and information about their children on social media, is increasingly a part of many families’ lives. It offers a great way to share family updates and children’s experiences and stay connected with friends and family. However, the potential consequences of sharing are also increasingly being recognized by researchers and the public.
Mindfulness Based Interventions for Teachers and Students
- By James M. Burden, M.D., Stephanie V. Hernandez, M.D. and Josepha Immanuel, M.D.
Two weeks prior to school starting, a group of Houston middle school teachers met at Baylor College of Medicine’s campus, where we, the three authors, led a workshop to equip middle school teachers with new knowledge of mindfulness interventions. Teachers, who also manage their own life stressors, are often the first to respond when students face emotional distress. Together, we discussed how mindfulness is invaluable in supporting the mental well-being and emotional health of students and teachers alike.
Therapy Dogs: Easing Children’s Fears in the ER
A visit to the emergency room is often fraught with pain, fear and anxiety, and it can be especially difficult for children. New research finds that having a therapy dog in the emergency department can help ease the anxiety and distress for children.