With most students back in school, some families may be noticing that their student is experiencing various levels of anxiety.
Mental health experts say one of the most important things parents can do is keep the lines of communication open. U of M psychiatrist Dr. Katie Lingras says kids need to know they have trusted adults they can turn to…
“The biggest thing is to really open up a conversation and to let kids know that you’re there for them and that other adults in their lives are there for them, whether that’s grandparents, aunties, uncles, friends, those kinds of things, and that there’s a safe space to talk.”
Lingra says talking openly about worries helps normalize anxiety and reminds kids they’re not facing those feelings alone.
