Connecting with Children and Adolescents Via Telehealth During COVID-19

Now that they are largely serving patients online and through telehealth, health care providers have had to adapt to the new platform. While it's hard to connect and care for anyone over a computer or phone screen, it's even more difficult to make those connections with children/adolescents who may not understand what's happening or may be facing extra stress as a result of the pandemic. This article from the APA gives tips on how providers can better connect to their younger patients over telecare and also details certain aspects of a child's life or behavior that they should pay extra attention to.