Helping children navigate social upheaval and COVID isolation

There’s been a significant increase in mental health issues among our children due to COVID isolation, social unrest, and the economic challenges many of their parents are suddenly facing.  These include things like anxiety, rebellion, and even suicidal thoughts. Add these to environments with a greater frequency of violence, drug use, and gang activity, and the challenge of treating these conditions becomes even greater.

Tonight, we’re talking to Dr. Robert Wingfield, the Chief Psychologist at the Boys Town Behavioral Health Clinic in Washington, D.C.  Robert joins us to talk about the issues he most frequently encounters and to offer advice on how to help our children handle these unusual times.    

EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBER: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

The impact of watching the murder of George Floyd.

Talk to your children and read with them to promote virtuous behavior.

You don’t need to know everything the moment it occurs.

The importance of self examination, improvement and modelling good behavior.

FULL DR. ROBERT WINGFIELD INTERVIEW

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For more information: Boys Town Washington, D.C. Website; EMERGENCY HOTLINE PAGE

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Opening music by Chris Tomlin, Your Grace Is Enough