Strategies for addressing mental health with school-age children as the school year begins
Associate Professor Betty Lai was highlighted in a Rochester First news article discussing strategies for addressing mental health with school-age children as the school year begins. Lai stresses the significance of asking children a simple question - "How are you doing?" - to initiate crucial check-ins.
She emphasizes the importance of choosing appropriate times for adults to engage in these conversations and offers important insights on how to go about checking in.