Promoting resiliency in adolescents during a pandemic: A guide for clinicians and parents.

Cleve Clin J Med

Center for Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Cleveland Clinic.

Published: October 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected every aspect of daily life. Parents of adolescents, in particular, may be facing unique challenges in helping them navigate unexpected changes to their daily routine. This article discusses how adolescents may respond to stressful and traumatic situations and provides recommendations for clinicians who may be advising parents of adolescents or parenting their own children.

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