EP 95 Making mental health a priority with Janet Ferone

Mental health used to be swept under the rug. But today it’s at the forefront of our society. We have shows and movies that are highlighting mental health, suicidality, and depression in ways that can be both helpful and hurtful. 1 in 5 children has a diagnosable behavior or emotional health disorder. 1 in 10 have a mental illness that don’t receive service but are struggling to succeed in the classroom. Janet Ferrone has been working with students who have Mental Illness and severe behavior problems for over 35 years in the Boston Area. She has traveled the world and started programs advocating for student voice. And she’s stopped by the Dash Podcast to share her experience Listen to the Dash Podcast now 2:00 - The state of mental health 4:00 - Disruptive Behaviors vs Mental health issues 12:00 Identifying behavior and mental health factors 16:20 Supporting mental health 21:00 - Tension between academic and therapeutic 27:00 - Serving underrepresented populations