The mental health remains a matter of concern during the pandemic of coronavirus, which has affected many young people. For that reason, New York City launched an initiative for 350 public schools in the neighborhoods most impacted during the health emergency.
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Two new programs will use existing resources to maximize mental health support for students and address the trauma that has been caused by the public health crisis.
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The School Mental Health Consultants Program, created in 2016, became the School Mental Health Specialists Program. And under the new strategy, current mental health workers will become specialists and begin conducting group work with trauma information to students from 350 schools in the neighborhoods most affected by the pandemic.
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The aid will be in places like Bed-Stuy, Brighton Beach, Brownsville, Canarsie, Coney Island, Sunset Park, among others affected.
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Beginning in late October, each specialist will serve up to five schools and, in addition to direct services, will provide mental health education to caregivers and school personnel to help them address the mental health needs of students already strengthen community and family ties.
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“Covid-19 has had a tremendous emotional impact on the students of our city,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Now, our educators, parents and school communities will not bear the trauma of the pandemic alone. Those who are suffering, your city sees and we are here to help.”
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He beginning of the school year has had three reentry phases with remote classes beginning on September 16, face-to-face classes starting on September 21 for elementary and special school students, and October 1 for middle and high school students.
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Given this effort to help and service, the authorities let it be known that on Monday they open schools in the sectors that left the red zone.
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