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Stopping the mental-health crisis spawned by COVID-19 | Opinion – South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

D’Arienzo Psychology is seeing a significant uptick in new mental health referrals at our practice which began when Governor DeSantis opened up Florida for Phase 1 in mid-April. Marriages are stressed, divorced parents have been fighting about visitation and the potential impact of COVID-19 and whether the other parent’s visitation is essential (the answer is, YES). Parents have had to balance homeschooling, work, and children with cabin fever, and single people have never been more isolated (dating has virtually stopped). People are worried about their jobs, paying bills, and their businesses.

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How are kids being affected by active shooter drills in school

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Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

As active shooter drills increase in schools, we cannot help but ask how our children are being impacted by these drills. First Coast News interviewed Dr. D’Arienzo concerning how these drills might affect our children. Dr. D’Arienzo discusses the benefits of these active shooter drills and how we can be there for our children that might experience anxiety from them.

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Parenting is Not Babysitting

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Are you a parent? Do you often find yourself using the term ‘Babysitting’ when referring to watching over your children? In this video, Dr. D’Arienzo discusses why you should not use this terminology when referring to parenting.

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Talking to Teens About Mental Health

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

On November 1, 2019, Dr. D’Arienzo spoke to the 400 male high school students at the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. The topic was mental health and how to talk to a friend that is experiencing psychological problems. Dr. D’Arienzo also outlined how to identify psychological problems within yourself, and how to understand our personality profiles. Click here to learn more.

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Is Your Child Having Problems at School?

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Problems at school can come in many forms from difficulty paying attention, to maintaining motivation, and to having learning challenges. Contact our office today if your child is having difficulties at school. We have several licensed mental health professionals that specialize in helping children and teens. If you are interested in getting your child help, contact us at 904-379-8094.

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