Mind Over Matter
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Clip: 5/18/2023 | 5m 6s
Digital tools are helping to address the mental health crisis among America's young people
An estimated 20 million American kids ages three to 17 have a diagnosable mental health disorder according to the American Psychological Association, and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Between the threat and reality of school shootings, in person and on social media, and just the normal pressure of growing up, it's little wonder that kids are struggling.
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Mind Over Matter is a local public television program presented by WVIA
Mind Over Matter
Kooth
Clip: 5/18/2023 | 5m 6s
An estimated 20 million American kids ages three to 17 have a diagnosable mental health disorder according to the American Psychological Association, and that was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Between the threat and reality of school shootings, in person and on social media, and just the normal pressure of growing up, it's little wonder that kids are struggling.
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