Back-to-school season is the perfect time to ensure your child’s mental and physical development is progressing as it should.
A well-child visit, or yearly physical is an important tool in assessing growth and development in key areas. The check up will typically consist of a physical examination, applicable vaccines or boosters, hearing or vision tests, and signing off on athletic forms.
Mental health screenings are also becoming a routine part of the well-child visit. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was a source of stress for many, children and teenagers included. School can be a challenging environment, so be sure to talk to your child’s doctor about changes in mood, behavior, academic performance or disposition.
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