The kids are not all right: The crisis in children's health during the pandemic

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS The pandemic has upended all of our lives, but the toll it has taken on children in particular has been significant. Dr. Kevin Churchwell, president and CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, says there’s been a sharp rise in behavioral- and mental-health issues among children and young adults. What’s causing this escalation? What role do social isolation, remote learning, and social media play, and how can families, hospitals, schools, and the healthcare system work together to tackle these issues? Don’t miss this interview with Dr. Churchwell, and hear what he has to say about the current health crisis, pandemic leadership, racial equity in healthcare systems, and reducing healthcare disparities. — Joyce Yoo, editor, New York Children's health during the COVID-19 pandemic: What have we learned? Since the pandemic began, there has been an increase in the number of children and young adults with behavioral- and mental-health issues. How can these issues be tackled holistically? Support the kids   Quote of the Day “While close to 80 percent of managers in the United States will say, ‘I am an ally,’ when we actually look at brass tacks...that drops off to the low teens.” —Senior partner Lareina Yee, in “The state of burnout for women in the workplace,” a new episode of The McKinsey Podcast Chart of the Day See today's chart   Also New The role of ESG and purpose Answering three questions about purpose and environmental, social, and governance issues can help business leaders zero in on what matters most for their organizations. Pursue purpose   The unsolved opportunities for cybersecurity providers With sophisticated cyberthreats on the rise, organizations must continue evolving by using novel strategies and technology. For cybersecurity providers, the challenges and opportunities are numerous. Take action   Connecting employee health and wealth: Interview with CXA Group's CEO Rosaline Chow Koo breaks down how CXA Group is working to make group insurance more profitable while simultaneously improving employees' health and financial well-being. Listen to the podcast   The Daily Read An article a day, picked by our editors Subscribe Subscribe to McKinsey’s new Daily Read newsletter to get our editors’ pick of one must-read article each weekday—and why it shouldn’t be missed. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007