Kids and the Mental Health Crisis.

The Paid Leave Podcast

May is Mental health Awareness month, and with that comes the question of what parents should do if their child is having mental health issues. The Pew Research Center report said mental health was the greatest concern among parents, followed by bullying, which worries 35% of parents. These concerns trumped fears of kidnapping, dangers of drugs and alcohol, teen pregnancy and getting into trouble with the police.
According to the Connecticut School Health survey released in May 2023, 1 in 7 high school students across Connecticut have seriously considered suicide.
My guests are Dr. Frank Gregory, the Administrator of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, Children's Behavioral Health Community Services Systems. He says kids have been struggling and suffering for too long, and that is why it is so important to have resources in place.
Parent Shannon Ozkan has multiple children with mental health issues. Shannon works at Favor Inc., which is a nonprofit organization that assists families with mental health needs and advocacy. She talks candidly about her own family struggles and how she helps other families navigate services.
If your child needs mental health services call: 2-1-1 or 9-8-8
To get in touch with Favor Inc. call 860-563-3232 or go to: » About (favor-ct.org)
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