9 Ways to Help Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID-19 by GenoMind NOVEMBER 17, 2020 When COVID-19 first came into our lives, most of us focused on immediate physical concerns: How do I stay safe, and how do I keep my family safe? Months into this crisis, many parents now have an additional worry: the pandemic’s long-term effects on the mental health of children and teens. If you’ve seen your child struggling to adjust, you’re not alone. In a recent Gallup poll, almost 30