The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Child Mental Health Crisis: What We Can Do Now-View Presentation

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Dr. Lisa Fortuna, a professor and vice chair of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, delivered a webinar titled "The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Child's Mental Health Crisis: What Do We Do Now?" The webinar was part of the APA's Emerging Topics webinar series, which aims to help psychiatry professionals stay up to date on important topics and trends. Dr. Fortuna discussed the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and provided insights on strategies for addressing the crisis. She highlighted the root causes of the child mental health crisis and how the pandemic exacerbated these existing issues. These included limited access to mental health services, disparities in care for marginalized communities, and a lack of behavioral health providers in many areas. Dr. Fortuna stressed the importance of integrating mental health care into various settings, such as schools and primary care, and emphasized the need for collaboration among different sectors to provide comprehensive support. She also addressed the need for research on the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the development of innovative interventions, and the challenges faced by clinicians and researchers in implementing these strategies. Overall, Dr. Fortuna encouraged attendees to advocate for policies that promote health equity and support the well-being of children and their families during these challenging times.

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Dr. Lisa Fortuna

COVID-19 Pandemic

Child's Mental Health Crisis

APA

Emerging Topics webinar series

impact of pandemic

mental health services

disparities in care

behavioral health providers

integrating mental health care