The end of the school year brings with it a change of routine that in some cases can place stress on family members and family dynamics: parents often struggle with logistical challenges and some children and teens may face boredom and be separated from important social relationships.

These experts are available to comment:

Rachel Langevin, Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, can speak about child development, parenting, anxiety, depression, stress, family/close relationships, maltreatment, child protection, and family violence and psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress/complex trauma.
Rachel.langevin [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, can speak about anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and resilience.
tina.montreuil [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Vincent Paquin, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, can speak about digital technologies (screen time, video games, chatbots) and youth mental health; including how to foster mutual understanding and communication between youth and parents/adults on these topics.
vincent.paquin2 [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Marie-Hélène Pennestri, Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, can speak about routines, holidays and sleep.
marie-helene.pennestri [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)