Back-to-school mental health: What parents should watch for

Taylor Miller,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The start of a new school year can bring new routines, academic pressures and social challanges for children and teens.

Dr. Alethea Varra, chief clinical officer of Bend Health and a licensed clinical psychologist, joined WCCB Rising to discuss how parents can recognize when typical back-to-school stress may be something more serious.

For more information and mental health resources for children and families, visit Bend Health.