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Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

Update: 2021-04-22

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There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health struggles. What are the red flags? What can teachers and parents do?

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Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.

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Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?