The worldwide spread of
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought unprecedented challenges.
Given the resulting disruptions to daily life, helping children cope with
stress can be especially difficult. Implementation of social distancing
strategies to prevent illness increases families' stress levels even further.
In an effort to protect the mental health of children and their
caregivers, we would like to remind everyone that behavioral
health services are considered essential health benefits (PDF, 2.5 MB, 2
pp). Examples of such services include depression screening, behavioral
assessments, therapy, and counseling.
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"Children may respond differently to an outbreak
depending on their age."
— NCTSN's Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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We also encourage you to
download and share the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's parent/caregiver
guide to help families cope with COVID-19 (PDF, 141 KB, 5 pp).
The guide gives examples of
children's reactions by age group and the best ways adults can respond.
Additionally, it lists self-care and coping tips for caregivers. And it urges
people to seek mental health support if they are having trouble coping.
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To be a Medicare Agent's source of information on topics affecting the agent and their business, and most importantly, their clientele, is the intention of this site. Sourced from various means rooted in the health insurance industry - insurance carriers, governmental agencies, and industry news agencies, this is aimed as a resource of varying viewpoints to spark critical thought and discussion. We welcome your contributions.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Spotlight: Helping families cope with COVID-19 outbreaks
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