Fast Company June 16, 2021
Ruth Reader

Even before the pandemic, children were stressed. Better access to counseling and brain-healthy games could help address their emotional challenges.

Before the pandemic, 4.4 million children suffered from anxiety. Now with the additional stress of not seeing friends, trying to learn through online-only classes, and absorbing their parents’ pandemic-related frustrations, there’s concern that even more kids are having a tough time emotionally.

Two companies, Brightline and Sprout, are trying to create more access through their online counseling platforms. Brightline in particular has moved quickly to expand coverage. The company, an employee benefit that connects kids ages 6 to 17 with psychiatrists, therapists, and coaches, launched its service last year in California. It’s rolled out in 14 states and plans to...

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