The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Mary Shea, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items on the checklist — school supplies, sports physicals, plan for after school care and more.
Another important item to check off is a mental health check-in with your child. Going back to school can be stressful and full of uncertainty — especially for children with a history of mental health concerns. Mental health care needs to be on the checklist to help set your child up for a successful school year…