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Switching Schools Might Take a Toll on Children’s Mental Health

By Mckenna Eubank, FOX 25, 05/07/19, 12:00PM PDT

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You should also stick to a routine, and make sure your child is getting the right amount of sleep

Parents can now enter their information into the Oklahoma City Public School District’s locator's tool on their website, and find out where their child will be attending school during the next school year.

This comes after the district announced fifteen school closures, and a redistricting, meaning thousands of students will be moving to new schools next year. We’ve got your back with why experts say the switch might take a toll on your child's mental health. Studies by psychiatrists show, switching schools might cause emotional stress related symptoms such as psychosis, and cause children to be more prone to depression and anxiety.