Check Kids Mental As Well As Physical Health For Back To School

The end of August means that school is back in session in Missouri and that’s a perfect time to schedule that back-to-school checkup for your child. On top of a physical exam and checking for routine immunizations, parents are also encouraged to get a mental health screening for their children. Dr. Ravi Johar, with United Healthcare in St. Louis, says mental health often gets ignored…

 

Johar says checking on your child’s mental health is just as important as checking on their physical development.

 

(From Missourinet)