Important mental health reminders as kids go back to school | CASA on Global News Morning

Kids are officially back at school and this season, and we’re talking about what mental health challenges might look like in the classroom. For some kids, mental health struggles can show up in ways parents and teachers might not recognize right away.

Leah Fraser, program manager and Keesha Sidhu, mental health therapist at CASA Mental Health joined Global Morning News Edmonton to help viewers know what to do if their kids are struggling this upcoming school year.

Watch the segment here.

Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant mental health topics to children and families in our community.

For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.