East Baton Rouge Parish School System: Key Takeaways For Your Kids Returning To School

Press release from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System:

Aug. 16 2021

The pandemic has had a significant impact on students’ mental health. According to Tulane University’s Health Department, many students are experiencing social isolation and significant effects on their daily routines, which may cause emotional distress, anxiety and depression.

Maria Southall-Mack, a social worker at Merrydale Elementary School, encourages parents to provide a safe space for children to express their feelings.

She states that children should identify the adults in place to help them while away from home.

Southall-Mack said that students should know the tips and tools for daily stressors as a resource for reinforcement. In addition, the social worker gave takeaways that will help students’ mental health this school year:

Southall-Mack added helpful tactics that parents can use at home:

Southall-Mack advises parents to seek a professional for overall health services for themselves.

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This press release was produced by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The views expressed here are the author’s own.