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Michelle Riba, MD, a professor and psychiatrist at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, asks her patients how much media they consume, when they’re watching or listening, and which programs. She tries to help them find a balance so they can stay informed but not let the media contribute to their anxiety. “There’s a line between trying to be educated and knowing what’s going on,” and watching so much that it’s not helpful, she said.
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Children experience mental health issues in different ways than adults, added Dr. Riba. The difficulties include changed routines, remote schooling, fewer summer programs and social distancing. “Change is difficult for some young kids, and it’s hard for children and adolescents, maybe more so than for other age groups,” Dr. Riba pointed out.
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