Summary: This article highlights the growing mental health crisis among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies the differences between behavioral health and mental health, clarifying common misconceptions.
Application: This blog provides education to parents on the importance of addressing their children’s behavioral and emotional well-being, not just their physical health. The author encourages parents to seek behavioral health support without feeling like they have failed and normalizing emotional struggles during childhood development.
Source: Boston Children’s Hospital