MHNR Network, LLC
MHNR Network, LLC
School Shootings And The 9-1-1 For Mental Health
School Shootings And The 9-1-1 For Mental Health
School Shootings And The 9-1-1 For Mental Health
Sunday 18th February 2018
Explore the link between school shootings and mental health in this powerful episode with Erin Lawler Patterson.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Health Crisis: Addressing School Shootings
Episode Overview
- School shootings highlight the urgent need for improved mental health services.
- Current resources for youth mental health are insufficient.
- Educators face overwhelming challenges due to lack of support.
- Engage with legislators to increase funding for mental health services.
- Breaking the stigma around mental health care is crucial.
We're in a battle right now that we are not sending sufficient resources, sufficient people to save lives.
Erin Lawler Patterson, known as The Goodness Chick, takes a deep dive into the heart-wrenching issue of school shootings and mental health in this episode. With her background as an addictions counsellor and motivational speaker, Erin brings a passionate and informed perspective to the table. She paints a vivid picture of the urgent need for prioritising mental health services at all levels of government.
Erin argues that the escalating occurrences of school shootings are a symptom of a broader crisis – the neglect of mental health. She points out that despite the increasing mental health challenges faced by young people today, resources remain insufficient. The episode explores how schools are often tasked with providing mental health support but are overwhelmed due to lack of resources. Erin uses metaphors like 'treading water with bricks' to illustrate the burden on educators and mental health professionals.
Her call to action is clear: engage with legislators, support increased funding for mental health services, and break the stigma surrounding mental health care. Erin's heartfelt dialogue urges everyone to speak up and demand change, highlighting that every life matters and collective voices can drive progress. If you're looking for an episode that tackles tough topics with sincerity and determination, this one is for you.