When Adolescents are in School During COVID-19, Coordination Between School-Based Health Centers and Education is Key

All aspects of life in the United States have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools were closed to promote social distancing and flatten the curve of the pandemic [1]. Healthcare facilities are fighting to preserve lives and to stay afloat; many have reduced capacity. Typically, we do not consider the complementary roles these two sectors play in adolescent ’s lives. As schools grapple with providing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, a public health crisis, adolescent health and wellbeing must also be considered.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - October 12, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Sara Anderson, Simon Haeder, Kelli Caseman, Ambika Mathur, Kara Ulmen Tags: Commentary Source Type: research