Episode 11: Blue Hawaii

11/10/22 • 21 min

Even in the land of sandy shores and swaying palm trees, anxiety and depression remain on the rise. Between Covid, school closures, new variants, and more, the past 24 months have created a roller coaster of big emotions for many Hawaiian students. At the same time, mental health providers are burning out. Dr. Dennis Itoga, clinical psychologist and Adjunct Professor at Chaminade University in Honolulu, discusses the increased need for mental health professionals to serve students and the challenges of attracting more people to this work. But as Dr. Itoga explains, there are also reasons to be hopeful.Connect with Dr. Itoga on LinkedIn: Dr. Dennis Itoga Profile

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Voices in Education Podcast - Episode 11: Blue Hawaii

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You're listening to the Voices In Education Podcast powered by Securly, where we hear from new voices and explore new ideas about how we can reimagine education to support whole student success. Education is at an inflection point. As we grapple with complex challenges like funding and enrollment, as well as diversity, equity, and safety, we also have an opportunity, an opportunity to reimagine education. Now more than ever, we know the importance that students’ overall well