The pandemic has cast a long shadow over mental. That’s why Boston 25 News is Getting Real about this important issue and looking into possible solutions.
Young people in particular have struggled the last few years.
Doc Wayne Youth Services, a Boston-based non-profit, is using sports to help kids manage anxiety and behavioral issues.
One boy who is in the 5th grade told Boston 25 News, “What I like about sports is we get to play normal and have fun. It makes me control myself and my emotions.”