It’s almost that time of year again! The start of the new school year is just around the corner and what better way to prepare than reading an article about how to manage you and your child’s mental health.
Back-to-school is a stressful time for anyone but especially for kids who struggle with mental health challenges, so we asked some of our therapists for advice. One of our therapists urged kids to remember that school is not just about grades, but also about building other important life skills like communication, critical thinking, and time management. It’s important to not be too hard on yourself and take breaks. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Some of our other therapists also recommended practicing mindfulness or breathing exercises to help reduce stress and anxiety, such as the 5-4-3-2-1 or Smell the Rose, Blow out the Candle techniques.
If your child has behavioral health challenges that have significantly impacted their school performance, please contact The Academy at (858) 569-2131 or visit The Academy Special Education | Autism | Emotional Disabilities | Specific Learning Disabilities | Speech and Language Impairment | Traumatic Brain Injury (centerforchildren.org).