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  5. DFPM-RED Professor discusses kids and COVID with local TV news outlet.

DFPM-RED Professor discusses kids and COVID with local TV news outlet.

DFPM-RED Assistant Director Nikki Edge, Ph.D., discussed the mental health consequences of COVID among young children with local ABC affiliate KATV-7.

“We had no idea we would be, 18 months later, still talking about potential disruptions to school life and to the other kids’ normal everyday life”

“If you’re seeing changes in mood and behavior, if there’s changes starting to impact their ability to succeed in school and their other activities, then it’s time to think about talking to a professional”

Nikki Edge, Ph.D

Read the full article and watch the video on the KATV site.

Posted by Mark Currey on August 17, 2021

Filed Under: RED

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