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- Having a relative/friend infected with COVID-19
- Shortage of PPE (masks, disinfectant)
- Overwhelming and sensational news headlines
- Erroneous news reports
- Worry about academic delays

Factors increasing anxiety (COVID-19)

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- Universal screening methods that are age-appropriate
- Having students take multiple screening tests throughout the year
- Having mutliple informants to get a better perspective (ex. teachers, students, parent(s)/guardian(s)
- Nomination system for students who appear excessively sad or anxious
- Making sure to differentiate between what role teachers, parents, and school mental health professionals need to play in screening for mental health

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