Children's Mental Health & Covid 19 with Caroline Carney, M.D.

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye’s guest isDr. Caroline Carney. Dr. Carney is the president of Behavioral Health and Chief Medical Officer at Magellan Health. Dr. Carney discussed the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic on the mental health of children, and how behavioral health professionals can guide parents to help their children cope and manage their emotions as we enter the third year of the pandemic. Areas discussed include:•The dramatic increases in emergency department visits for all mental health emergencies, specifically suspected suicide attempts, from children•How an abnormal school environment, worsening learning loss and social isolation, has caused an increase in children’s behavioral issues•Significance of the national state of emergency being declared on children’s mental health•Bringing awareness to the warning signs parents should keep in mind when observing their child's mental state•How behavioral health professionals can offer advice and support to people looking to build stable environment for children as the epidemic continuesDr. Carney also opens up about her own family’s experience with the pandemic, and how they are coping.Website: https://www.magellanhealth.comThe Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your hosts Dr. Scott Hoye and licensed clinical professional counselor Kyle Miller talk about psychology with mental health practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.