Healthy Minds Policy Initiative spotlights behavioral trends during pandemic
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COPES, options available for mental health services, suicide prevention
As many Oklahomans grapple with many circumstances due to the pandemic and other challenges, state leaders unite in one voice to encourage their constituents to take advantage of mental health services available to them. “As we continue to navigate the Coronavirus pandemic and watch what is happening across our country and abroad, all of it…
COVID Vaccination Clinic on August 19
Family & Children’s Services is holding a COVID vaccination clinic: For clients and their families, children 12+ Thursday, August 19 from 2-6 p.m. Sarah and John Graves Center at 2325 S. Harvard Moderna, Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer are available You must schedule a time for the vaccinations. Please contact your F&CS provider or call…
Parents may need extra help for child’s mental health in a pandemic
Published in March 2021 by The Tulsa World. View here. By Gail Lapidus and Terri White Editor’s Note: The Tulsa World sent questions about youth mental health during the pandemic to two experienced advocates: Gail Lapidus, executive director of Family and Children’s Services, and Terri White, executive director of Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Here are…
Helping Children Feel Safe in Stressful Times
A year later, mental health experts have noted that depression and suicide is on the rise during an uncertain pandemic. Some children are still mostly at home due to remote education. In addition to their favorite activities facing cancellation due to factors such as weather and COVID-19 restrictions, many children suffer from confusion and stress. Recently Dr. Stevan Lahr of Family & Children’s Services spoke to KOTV News on 6 about ways parents can help their…