"It is also normal for teens and young adults who are missing out on finishing their college semester, going to prom, participating in their school's theater production or sports competition, class trips, and graduations to feel disappointed, sad, angry, frustrated," says (Ann Murphy. Credit: Getty Images )
How to help your teens handle social distancing
Teens may have a particularly hard time with social distancing, but there are ways you can help them cope with the disruption, stress, and worry.
An expert has tips to help your teens navigate social distancing at home.
Compared to young children, teenagers and young adults living and learning at home during the COVID-19 crisis may be feeling the loss of social connections and life experiences while struggling to manage their time.
Here, Ann Murphy, director of the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) and an associate professor at Rutgers University’s School of Health Professions, addresses how to navigate five key challenges:
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March 11, 2021 • futurity