Fox 19: UC Health psychologist talks back-to-school discussions, mask wearing
Dr. Espinola offers UC Answers in tackling COVID-19
As children head back to school, discussions need to be held about the coronavirus and wearing masks and how things are looking different. Maria Espinola, PsyD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the UC College of Medicine and a UC Health clinical psychologist, spoke to Fox 19 offering parents some helpful advice ins speaking to their children about social distancing, hygiene and wearing masks to keep COVID-19 at bay.
Listen to the Fox 19 interview online.
Dr. Espinola offers more tips as part of UC Answers.
Featured image of Dr. Maria Espinola with children at a Cincinnati community event was taken prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Photo/Colleen Kelley/UC Creative + Brand.
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