17 Caring for Kid's Mental Health During Covid: How Parents Can Help with Dr. Zakia Alavi

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsI have the pleasure of having Dr. Zakia Alavi for the second time (you will hear from her again in 2021!) to talk about a very relevant topic for pediatricians, mental health professionals, and parents – Covid and its effects on children’s mental health. Dr. Alavi is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and an assistant professor at Michigan State University. She teaches medical students how to integrate basic and clinical sciences and provides psychiatric services in Jackson, Michigan to those children who are in most need. Dr. Alavi offers age-specific coping strategies to mitigate the impact Covid on our children’s emotional well-being.Join me and learn from Dr. Alavi about the ways pediatricians and parents can help children cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.  [00:01 - 03:51] Opening SegmentWelcoming today's guest, Dr. Zakia AlaviI introduce the topic for this episode[03:52 - 18:43] Children’s Responses to COVID-19Dr. Alavi’s insights on the effects of COVID-19 to 5-year olds and youngerParents and caregivers should also be consideredHer thoughts on the most affected age group of the COVID-19Teenage meltdowns to watch out for according to Dr. Alavi[18:44 - 32:36] Parents’ Routines What parents should realize about their routines or lack thereofParents are the children’s personal clocks The age group where verbal reassurance has the most impact Dr. Alavi’s tips for teenagers that parents should knowHer reminders for parents in coping with COVID-19[32:37 - 37:01] The Right Questions to Ask NowDr. Alavi’s insights about mental health issues during COVID-19What questions to ask for spouses and children Other related issues that should be addressed[37:02 - 47:49] Closing SegmentDr. Alavi’s parting wordsSilver linings in the pandemicEducating people about vaccinesFinal TakeawaysCOVID-19’s impact on children of different agesSense of safety for kids under 5 years of ageParents’ response to COVID-19Children regressions and meltdownsSleep should be addressed for all children Routines will go a long wayMark the passage of timeVerbal reassurance for middle schoolersSaving grace for teenagersSafety from lethal meansTweetable Quotes:“As long as the home environment remains safe and their attachment, as well as the figures that they are attached to, remains safe and accessible and available, these younger kids can actually do really well.” - Dr. Zakia Alavi“Parents are in charge in many ways and now more than ever their self-regulation is how the kids are going to regulate.” - Dr. Zakia AlaviResources Mentioned:COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit – Early ChildhoodHelping Kids Cope with the Holidays During the PandemicResources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at HomeBody Keeps The Score<a href="https://apple.co/37GLdEs"...

Fecha de Publicación: 30 de diciembre de 2020

Duración: 47 min