Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by India B. Gomez, PhD Published on April 4, 2023 --------------------------------
Link to the full Article: https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/childrens-health/help-children-cope-incarcerated-parents
Key takeaways:
Close to 3 million children in the U.S. have a parent in prison. These kids may experience long-term mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Coping strategies are tools you can use to help a child manage their feelings about their parent’s incarceration.
There are many books and resources for children who have a parent behind bars, such as Sesame Street’s Coping with Incarceration website and Prison Families Alliance support groups for kids.
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