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Art, interaction help kids overcome mental health challenges
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Hillary Floren , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A doctoral student in Occupational Therapy is helping young people with socialization and making friends. Desirae Gomez partnered with La Mente Behavioral Health for her project.
Mental health and social participation are closely linked for kids. A doctoral student in Occupational Therapy is helping young people with socialization and making friends. Desirae Gomez partnered with La Mente Behavioral Health for her project.
Kids being treated at La Mente can participate in activities like painting, journaling, or cupcake wars. These activities provide a safe space for them to open up to others. Gomez provides the art supplies and environment for interaction.
Further details about the project and its impact are available from the source. The project aims to help kids overcome mental health challenges through art and interaction.
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Category: schools Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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