KARE 11 Interview: Mental health impact on children amid immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Change Inc. therapists Ana Lewis and Adalinda Sanchez joined KARE 11 on Sunday, February 1st, to talk about the impact of Operation Metro Surge on mental health among children. 

Both say they see an impact on children's mental health. Sanchez said children who are often exposed to scenes of violence—including the instances of detainment—are prone to develop fear and anxiety, which then manifests into "mood changes, behavior changes, the way they start to frame the world." 

Both said that kids look up to adults when trying to "make sense of the world." If adults experience disruption to their daily routine, that leaves an impact on children as well, Lewis said. 

We're so thankful to our team for continuing to take care of our community in the midst of so much uncertainty in our world.

Watch the full interview below:

KARE 11 webpage: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/mental-health-impact-children-amid-immigration-enforcement-in-minnesota/