In this episode, we talk with Dr. Katy Hopkins, pediatric psychologist with Norton Children's Medical Group and Nisha Howard, licensed clinical social worker for Norton Medical Group. The focus of the conversation is on the effects of covid on our youth's mental health and how to help them navigate this uncharted territory.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness Classes: NortonChildrens.com/prevention-wellness/classes-events
• Find a pediatrician go to NortonChildrens.com/pediatricians or call 502-629-KIDS, option 3.
• Psychologytoday.com (To find a psychologist)
• 5lovelanguages.com (for teens)

 

About Norton Children's Center for Prevention and Wellness

A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits.

Established in 1991, the Office of Child Advocacy of Norton Children's Hospital, now Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits in children, including injury prevention and educating children and their families on healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children's mission.

Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around:

• Safety and injury prevention
• Promoting healthy lifestyles
• Key community partnerships
• Government relations

Want to know more about Norton Children's Center for Prevention and Wellness or the topic of this episode? Contact us by e-mail at:   [email protected]