Schools are more than places to learn — they can be essential gateways to mental health care. We look at how school-based health centers are expanding behavioral health services for children served by Nationwide Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health, drawing on promising models highlighted in a new issue brief from the Nemours Children’s National Office of Policy and Prevention.This is part one of a two-part series on improving access to pediatric mental health care. Part two will explore how telehealth and early relational health models help children thrive.<a href='https://youtu.be/0b98zIMDA1k'>Watch the episode on YouTube.</a>Featuring:  Daniella Gratale, MA, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Nemours Children&apos;s HealthHannah Wagner, MPP, Senior Advisor, Policy Development and Partnership, Nemours Children’s HealthMary Kay Irwin, EdD, Senior Director, School-Based Health, Nationwide Children’s HospitalJason E. Boye, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director of School-Based Behavioral Health, Clinical Population Health Informatics Advisor, Nemours Children’s Health, and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University Host/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Schools are more than places to learn — they can be essential gateways to mental health care. We look at how school-based health centers are expanding behavioral health services for children served by Nationwide Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health, drawing on promising models highlighted in a new issue brief from the Nemours Children’s National Office of Policy and Prevention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is part one of a two-part series on improving access to pediatric mental health care. Part two will explore how telehealth and early relational health models help children thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/0b98zIMDA1k'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch the episode on YouTube.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Featuring:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Daniella Gratale, MA, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Nemours Children&amp;apos;s Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hannah Wagner, MPP, Senior Advisor, Policy Development and Partnership, Nemours Children’s Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mary Kay Irwin, EdD, Senior Director, School-Based Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jason E. Boye, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director of School-Based Behavioral Health, Clinical Population Health Informatics Advisor, Nemours Children’s Health, and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Host/Producer: &lt;/b&gt;Carol Vassar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'&gt;&lt;b&gt;NemoursWellBeyond.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Schools are more than places to learn — they can be essential gateways to mental health care. We look at how school-based health centers are expanding behavioral health services for children served by Nationwide Children’s and Nemours Children’s Health, drawing on promising models highlighted in a new issue brief from the Nemours Children’s National Office of Policy and Prevention. This is part one of a two-part series on improving access to pediatric mental health care. Part two will explore...

Ep. 167: Accessing Pediatric Mental Health Services (Part 1 of 2)

What children eat today is heavily influenced by powerful forces — from ultra-processed “kids’ foods” to marketing strategies designed to keep them hooked. World-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle explains how we got here, why parents are facing an uphill battle and what real solutions look like.We discuss school meals, the “pester factor,” the connection between food insecurity and obesity, and how other countries are taking a different approach. Dr. Nestle also offers practical, hopeful steps parents, grandparents and caregivers can take to help children develop a healthier relationship with food.<a href='https://youtu.be/e9byPkC4z3I'>Watch the episode on YouTube.</a>Featuring: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, New York UniversityHost/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What children eat today is heavily influenced by powerful forces — from ultra-processed “kids’ foods” to marketing strategies designed to keep them hooked. World-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle explains how we got here, why parents are facing an uphill battle and what real solutions look like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss school meals, the “pester factor,” the connection between food insecurity and obesity, and how other countries are taking a different approach. Dr. Nestle also offers practical, hopeful steps parents, grandparents and caregivers can take to help children develop a healthier relationship with food.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/e9byPkC4z3I'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch the episode on YouTube.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Featuring: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, New York University&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Host/Producer: &lt;/b&gt;Carol Vassar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'&gt;&lt;b&gt;NemoursWellBeyond.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What children eat today is heavily influenced by powerful forces — from ultra-processed “kids’ foods” to marketing strategies designed to keep them hooked. World-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle explains how we got here, why parents are facing an uphill battle and what real solutions look like. We discuss school meals, the “pester factor,” the connection between food insecurity and obesity, and how other countries are taking a different approach. Dr. Nestle also offers practical, h...

Ep. 166: The Pester Factor & Beyond: Dr. Marion Nestle on Kids, Food and Influence

Child trafficking isn’t a distant issue — it happens in our own communities, often hiding in plain sight. Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs &amp; Strategy Officer, <a href='https://love146.org/'>Love146</a>, a nationally recognized expert on child exploitation and trauma-informed care, shares insight into the realities of child trafficking. She discusses how health care providers, educators and community members can recognize red flags, build trust with vulnerable youth, and provide wraparound support that restores safety and dignity.<a href='https://youtu.be/W_vsnxGSEio '>Watch the episode on YouTube.</a>Featuring: Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs &amp; Strategy Officer, Love146Host/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Child trafficking isn’t a distant issue — it happens in our own communities, often hiding in plain sight. Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs &amp;amp; Strategy Officer, &lt;a href='https://love146.org/'&gt;Love146&lt;/a&gt;, a nationally recognized expert on child exploitation and trauma-informed care, shares insight into the realities of child trafficking. She discusses how health care providers, educators and community members can recognize red flags, build trust with vulnerable youth, and provide wraparound support that restores safety and dignity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/W_vsnxGSEio '&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch the episode on YouTube.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Featuring:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs &amp;amp; Strategy Officer, Love146&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Host/Producer: &lt;/b&gt;Carol Vassar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'&gt;&lt;b&gt;NemoursWellBeyond.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Child trafficking isn’t a distant issue — it happens in our own communities, often hiding in plain sight. Erin Williamson, LCSW, Chief Programs &amp; Strategy Officer, Love146, a nationally recognized expert on child exploitation and trauma-informed care, shares insight into the realities of child trafficking. She discusses how health care providers, educators and community members can recognize red flags, build trust with vulnerable youth, and provide wraparound support that restores safety ...

Ep. 165: Hidden in Plain Sight: Protecting Children from Trafficking

Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children&apos;s Health Podcast is exploring all the ways we can create the healthiest generations of children ever. Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children&amp;apos;s Health Podcast is exploring all the ways we can create the healthiest generations of children ever. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'&gt;&lt;b&gt;NemoursWellBeyond.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast is exploring all the ways we can create the healthiest generations of children ever.  Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.   Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org. 

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Chief Executive Officer Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, joins the podcast to discuss how <a href='https://www.joinunifiedyouth.org/'>Unified Youth</a> is reshaping mental well-being for young people through creativity. Drawing on her experience working with veterans and military families, Dr. Powell shares how the same principles of healing in community — what she calls “speaking to the wounds” — can help today’s youth remember who they are and reimagine who they can become. It’s a conversation about radical healing, belonging and the transformative power of art and purpose in building a healthier future for all.Watch the episode on YouTube.Featuring: Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Unified YouthHost/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at <a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'>NemoursWellBeyond.org</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Chief Executive Officer Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, joins the podcast to discuss how &lt;a href='https://www.joinunifiedyouth.org/'&gt;Unified Youth&lt;/a&gt; is reshaping mental well-being for young people through creativity. Drawing on her experience working with veterans and military families, Dr. Powell shares how the same principles of healing in community — what she calls “speaking to the wounds” — can help today’s youth remember who they are and reimagine who they can become. It’s a conversation about radical healing, belonging and the transformative power of art and purpose in building a healthier future for all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch the episode on YouTube.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Featuring:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, Chief Executive Officer, Unified Youth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Host/Producer:&lt;/b&gt; Carol Vassar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://nemourswellbeyond.org'&gt;&lt;b&gt;NemoursWellBeyond.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Chief Executive Officer Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH, CMHC, joins the podcast to discuss how Unified Youth is reshaping mental well-being for young people through creativity. Drawing on her experience working with veterans and military families, Dr. Powell shares how the same principles of healing in community — what she calls “speaking to the wounds” — can help today’s youth remember who they are and reimagine who they can become. It’s a conversation about radical healing, belonging and the trans...

Ep. 164: Healing Together: The Power of Creativity and Connection with Dr. Wizdom Powell

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