Dr. Khurana Explains Safe School Commuting on News 3
Nevada Mental Health’s Dr. Sid Khurana was recently featured on News 3 LV, where he discusses how to help keep children safe on their commutes to and from school, and how mental health can contribute to their safety.
News 3 LV reports that since August, there were over 180 student accidents on the way to and from school, surpassing last year’s total of 120. These statistics are concerning for parents and they are wondering how to keep their children safe on their commutes to school. Dr. Khurana highlights some factors that may impact your child’s ability to commute to school by themselves, including age, distance, and mental health. Conditions such as ADHD may put your child at a greater risk of being involved in an accident if they are young and commute to school alone.
Individual circumstances will determine what is best for your child’s commute to school. It’s important for parents to understand their situation and support their child in whatever way is best for the family.
Mental health can impact your child’s daily life. Our child psychiatrists are experts in treating conditions including ADHD, autism, school refusal, and more. Contact our team to schedule a consultation.
