PO679: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Social–Emotional Functioning of Youth

  • PMD: 6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 9: Health and Well-Being

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand how the pandemic impacted our youth,
  2. learn strategies to modify their practice to focus on promotion and prevention, and
  3. use this knowledge to advocate for more mental health resources in schools.

Description

The presenters will provide current research on the impact of COVID-19 on the social–emotional functioning and mental health of children and youth and provide implications for school psychology practice.

Presenter(s)

Philip J. Lazarus, PhD, Florida International University
Amanda Ratigan, Broward County Public Schools
Michael L. Sulkowski, University of Alabama

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