COVID-19: How Germany is tackling its youth mental health crisis
Until December, Germany had resisted calls to close schools, but when COVID-19 cases spiked, students were sent home. That has exacerbated the strain on youth, who are now subject to strict limits on inter-household mixing. Child advocates say not enough attention has been given to kids’ social and emotional needs. To fill the gap, ordinary citizens and private charities are offering online and in-person opportunities to gather. Their goal is to help children to weather the pandemic at a time when they should be around peers learning to navigate conflict and develop emotionally. Why We W...
Source: csmonitor.com