Harold Koplewicz: Addressing the growing youth mental health crisis

Heart of the Matter

In our latest episode of Heart of the Matter, host Elizabeth Vargas is joined by Harold Koplewicz, president and medical director of the Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit focused on helping children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Harold shares that one in five children and adolescents struggle with mental health or learning challenges and unfortunately, over 70% of U.S. counties do not have child psychiatrists available to help alleviate this growing crisis.

Harold and Elizabeth sit down to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on cognitive development and daily routines for many children and adolescents. He also shares tips for what parents and physicians can do to address and strengthen a child’s mental health.

Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode:

• Playbook for Parents of Pre-teens
• Playbook for Parents of Teens
• Adolescent Brain Development, Teen Behavior and Preventing Drug Use

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