The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with our mental health. Everyone is affected and suffering – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Over 42% of American adults reported symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic as of December 2020, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It […]
The upcoming fall and winter months bring forth the flu season amid a raging global pandemic this year. Currently, we are experiencing the fourth wave of the coronavirus because of the Delta variant. The flu cases were notably lower in 2020-21. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that between September 28th, 2020, […]
Online schooling has burdened children, parents, and teachers in different ways. On the one hand, parents and teachers are juggling work, childcare, caregiving, and household chores. And on the other hand, our children are coping with mental anxiety, isolation, and learning challenges. Further, some children may not have had access to the technology required for […]