Erin Tate, a licensed clinical social worker from Montana joins Jo-Ann and Candida for a compelling conversation. Erin shares insights from her private practice, Dragonfly Counseling, which is dedicated to serving communities in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The discussion highlights the increasing levels of anxiety among adolescents, exacerbated by the pandemic and its impact on social development. They explore how anxiety often manifests in School environments, sometimes being mistaken for behavioral issues or lack of motivation.

The conversation also touches on the complexities of gender identity exploration in youth, particularly in rural areas like Montana, where resources and support may be limited. Erin emphasizes the importance of community and connection, both in navigating personal identity and coping with broader societal challenges.

Dragonfly Counseling

The Trevor Project

Human Rights Campaign

National Suicide Hotline

NAMI

988 Text Line

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Ellen Hallsworth, Director of Bradley REACH, joins Jo-Ann and Candida to discuss innovative approaches in Mental Health care for adolescents. Ellen shares insights into Bradley REACH's virtual partial hospitalization program, which has been remarkably successful in engaging adolescents in remote mental health treatment. Ellen delves into the unexpected success of virtual care during the pandemic and how it has evolved, including increased family involvement and the ability for clinicians to gain valuable insights by observing patients in their home environments.

The conversation explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Mental Health treatment with traditional schooling and the importance of collaboration between clinicians and schools to ensure students receive the support they need to transition back to school successfully.

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REFERENCES

Bradley Hospital

Bradley REACH

Hasbro Children's Hospital

Harvard University

Northwestern University

Stanford University

Translational Issues in Psychological Science

Cartwheel Care

Hazel Health

Florida Virtual School

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💬 Show Notes

Dr. Willough Jenkins, child psychiatrist joins Jo-Ann Berry and Dr. Candida Fink to discuss the multifaceted challenges of Mental Health in School settings. Recorded live from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry conference in Seattle, this episode of Mental Health Goes to School dives deep into the intersection of digital technology and student well-being as well as cyberbullying and digital citizenship. The episode highlights the necessity of collaboration between schools and families to create safe digital environments.

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✍️ Episode References

Dr. Willough Jenkins

Website: https://www.willoughjenkins.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilloughjenkins/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilloughjenkins?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4qze4Q6YYZfffAxodRULw

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

[AACAP]

University of California, San Diego

[UCSD]

World Health Organization

[WHO]

Wait Until 8th Movement

[Wait Until 8th]

Bark Phone

[Bark Technologies]

American Academy of Pediatrics Family Media Plan

[AAP Family Media Plan]