Back-to-school mental health: How to check in on kids

Name: Back-to-school mental health: How to check in on kids
Uploaded: 2026-08-12T13:18:43-04:00
Description: As students start the new school year, adjusting to new routines, teachers, and classmates can trigger real stress. How can parents tell the difference between typical back-to-school jitters and a deeper mental health issue? Dr. Chloe Barry, a pediatric psychologist at AdventHealth for Children, joined FOX 35 to to talk about kids, mental health, and what signs parents should look for.

As students start the new school year, adjusting to new routines, teachers, and classmates can trigger real stress. How can parents tell the difference between typical back-to-school jitters and a deeper mental health issue? Dr. Chloe Barry, a pediatric psychologist at AdventHealth for Children, joined FOX 35 to to talk about kids, mental health, and what signs parents should look for.

Posted August 12, 2026 1:18pm EDT

Back-to-school mental health: How to check in on kids

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