Mental Health Goes to School
Mental Health Goes To School
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A teacher and a psychiatrist talk to experts and with each other to bridge the gap between schools and mental health. We want to learn more about how professionals and families can work together to address the surging crisis in youth mental health.
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E28: Top Tips for Student Wellbeing
Co-Hosts: Jo-Ann Berry (Special Educator and Dr. Candida Fink (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist) The Big Picture In this episode, Jo-Ann and Candida distill years of experience in the classroom…
E27: "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?"
In this episode, we dig into an April 13, 2025, article in the New York Times Magazine by journalist Paul Tough. Bringing together perspectives as a clinician and a special educator, we consider the…
Ep26: Dr. Lipi Roy, Addiction Specialist
Addiction specialist Dr. Lipi Roy discusses what substance use disorders are and teaches us about the most updated models of care for these painful conditions. There are effective medical treatments…
Ep 25: Peer Mentor Jax Agee
Peer mentor Jax Agee joins Candida and Jo-Ann to tell about their work as a peer mentor for people living with mental health challenges. Jax’s lived experience helps them connect with individuals…
EP24: The Disengaged Teen
The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop provides a framework to consider why students approach school as they do. Mainly…
EP23: Jo-Ann and Candida on “Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social Media"
“Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social Media,” an essay from the Wall Street Journal by Lucy Foulkes provides a different point of view that Jo-Ann and Candida discuss. Foulkes points out that some of…
E22: Candida and Jo-Ann talk about giving kids autonomy
Candida and Jo-Ann talk about a recent guest essay in the New York Times, Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results (Jan 2, 2025) by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of “The…
E21: Erin Tate
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…
E20: Ellen Hallsworth and Bradley REACH
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…
E19: Dr. Willough Jenkins
💬 Show NotesDr. 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…
E18: Jo-Ann and Candida - Managing Anxiety in the Classroom
Inspired by the film Inside Out 2 Jo-Ann and Candida discuss how anxiety manifests in adolescents and how it can be managed. They explore how anxiety, a natural part of adolescence, can become…
E17: Steve Locke Pt. 2
Steve Locke is a New York-based artist and professor of art whom Candida and Jo-Ann have known since college. His work focuses on identity and asks the viewer to contemplate our shared history from…
E16: Steve Locke Pt. 1
Steve Locke is a New York-based artist and professor of art whom Candida and Jo-Ann have known since college. His work focuses on identity and asks the viewer to contemplate our shared history from…
E15: Maria Barrera, Founder & CEO of Clayful
Maria Barrera, Founder & CEO of Clayful tells us about how Clayful provides on demand online wellness coaching for students to help build resilience in real time. Maria leveraged her experience…
E14: Cell Phones in Class - A Double-Edged Sword
Cell phone use by students in the classroom is a contentious issue. Join Jo-Ann Berry, a seasoned special educator, and Dr. Candida Fink, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, as they delve into this…
E13: Dr. Shivana Naidoo - Talking it Through
Note: This episode discusses mental health crises and mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and help is available. You can call or…
E12: Lori Krinsky: NAMI - You Are Not Alone
E12: Lori Krinsky: NAMI - You Are Not AloneLori Krinksy joins Candida and Jo-Ann to discuss her involvement with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Lori is her local chapter's president…
E11: Jacqui Springer, Transition to College
In Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Jacqui Springer, Assistant Dean for Student Support and Advocacy Services at the University of Rhode Island, we focus on the transition to college and learning…
Episode 10 - Dr. Jacqui Springer: Returning to School from Hospitalization
Candida and Jo-Ann talk with Dr. Jacqui Springer, Assistant Dean for Student Support and Advocacy Services at the University of Rhode Island. Our discussion focuses on the transition back to school…
Episode 9 - Increased absenteeism isn’t just a bad habit. Curiosity and communication can help.
In this episode Jo-Ann and Candida spin off from our last interview about school avoidance, digging a little deeper into the high rates of chronic absenteeism being seen across the country since…
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Mental Health Goes to School has published 28 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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