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Children and Mental Health: Using Behavioral Activation to Combat the ‘Summer Slump’
It’s important to keep in mind that parents, with physician support, can beat the summer slump, particularly with planning and resources. Behavioral activation includes scheduling activities that encourage children to reconnect with environmental positive reinforcement and decrease avoidant behaviors and negative emotions.