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Many people have claimed that the increase in stress, anxiety and depression in kids is due to being forced to wear a mask at school. That it gets in the way of their learning and affects their academic performance. This is just NOT TRUE. What we've observed of the many people/parents making these false claims are they simply lack an understanding of and education in mental health, OR people/parents who simply don't want their kids to wear a mask. The mask appears to have become a symbol of a political stance or a loss of liberties in this country and THAT discord is what is affecting kids, not wearing the mask. Listen in for more education and information about MASKS, KIDS & MENTAL HEALTH - the real truth and we will lay it out for you from a mental health professionals point of view. Show you evidence, explain what is more likely creating stress and anxiety and depression in kids, provide you with strategies to help them and talk about how you can advocate in your school district. Jax Anderson and Renae Swanson are two mental health professionals helping parents decode the tween and teen years. Jax and Renae have worked with tweens and teens for a combination of 35+ years and their experience and creative parenting solutions have proven valuable for parents around the world. They aren't afraid to talk about the 'tough stuff', the topics and issues that many mental health professionals steer clear from speaking publicly about when it comes to raising tweens and teens. Join Jax and Renae as they begin the journey of talking about the topic of raising tweens and teens in the world today. Contact us with questions, requests or constructive feedback: Jax IG: @psykotherapist TiKToK: @psyko_therapy Email: jax@psykotherapist.com Renae IG: @renae.d.swanson Email: swansonrd@uwosh.edu