48. National Depression Screening Day: Its time, let's have a talk!
10/03/23 • 20 min
Today our journey to helping our teen be College & Career Ready takes a detour into the often-misunderstood world of teen depression. This episode is in honor of October 5th National Depression Screening Day. Our teens overall mental well-being and mental health takes precedence to helping them in their college and career readiness. Having personally experienced depression, I'm opening up this important dialogue to help parents and educators navigate these rough waters. We'll be looking at alarming statistics, exploring the definition and causes of teen depression, and most importantly, identifying the telltale signs that require intervention.
In this timely discussion, we'll be breaking down reliable screening tools and methods, and discussing the significant role of mental health professionals and school-based programs in combating this global crisis. Our aim is to arm you with the knowledge and resources to facilitate early detection, intervention, and create a supportive environment for our teens. Step into this critical conversation and equip yourself to make a difference in your teens life.
Episode to #7: A Conversation on Children's Mental Health with Licensed Psychologist - Dr. Gushanas
Here are some of the resources Dr. G shared with us on that episode:
Child Mind Institute: My favorite mental health resource for parents and youth: childmind.org (has articles in Spanish too)
Galveston County Suicide Prevention Coalition- open to anyone to be a member: https://galvestoncountyspc.wixsite.com/gcspc & on Twitter: @gcspctx
- There are a ton of good resources listed there on the "Get Help" page, but my favorite for parents is: Parent Guide to Suicide
For Texas: TCHATT telehealth services- Statewide initiative as part of the Texas Child Mental Healthcare Consortium. Available through most public schools already, or coming soon if not yet: find out more TCHATT - Texas School Mental Health (schoolmentalhealthtx.org)
DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
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Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
Today our journey to helping our teen be College & Career Ready takes a detour into the often-misunderstood world of teen depression. This episode is in honor of October 5th National Depression Screening Day. Our teens overall mental well-being and mental health takes precedence to helping them in their college and career readiness. Having personally experienced depression, I'm opening up this important dialogue to help parents and educators navigate these rough waters. We'll be looking at alarming statistics, exploring the definition and causes of teen depression, and most importantly, identifying the telltale signs that require intervention.
In this timely discussion, we'll be breaking down reliable screening tools and methods, and discussing the significant role of mental health professionals and school-based programs in combating this global crisis. Our aim is to arm you with the knowledge and resources to facilitate early detection, intervention, and create a supportive environment for our teens. Step into this critical conversation and equip yourself to make a difference in your teens life.
Episode to #7: A Conversation on Children's Mental Health with Licensed Psychologist - Dr. Gushanas
Here are some of the resources Dr. G shared with us on that episode:
Child Mind Institute: My favorite mental health resource for parents and youth: childmind.org (has articles in Spanish too)
Galveston County Suicide Prevention Coalition- open to anyone to be a member: https://galvestoncountyspc.wixsite.com/gcspc & on Twitter: @gcspctx
- There are a ton of good resources listed there on the "Get Help" page, but my favorite for parents is: Parent Guide to Suicide
For Texas: TCHATT telehealth services- Statewide initiative as part of the Texas Child Mental Healthcare Consortium. Available through most public schools already, or coming soon if not yet: find out more TCHATT - Texas School Mental Health (schoolmentalhealthtx.org)
DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
LinkedIn
Instagram
Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
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DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
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Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
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DiscoverU Career and Leadership Empowerment is designed for women and moms just like you—navigating the challenges of career, family, and personal growth. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, craving more purpose in your career, stepping into leadership, or simply ready to reclaim your time and energy, DiscoverU provides the tools, coaching, and support to help you rise with confidence. Visit www.CollegeCareerReady.org
Connect with Sonia Cacique
LinkedIn
Instagram
Join our College and Career Connections Club for free at www.CollegeCareerReady.org/join
Learn about our Career Connections Course: www.CollegeCareerReady.org/COURSE
"Stay well, be present, and enjoy the journey"
The College and Career Ready Podcast | empowering students for the careers of tomorrow - 48. National Depression Screening Day: Its time, let's have a talk!
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Welcome to the College and Career Ready podcast . You go to resource for all things related to preparing our students for success in their college and career journey . My name is Sonia Casique and I will be your host and guide on this exciting journey towards a bright future . Our mission is simple to empower our parents and students by elevating their confidence and resourcefulness
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