In this new episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez joins AdventHealth for Children’s Jessica Galo to discuss the problems facing children and how parents, health care providers and educators are supporting youth mental health.
“Fifty percent of all life-time mental illnesses begin by age 14,” says Galo, director of specialty care at AdventHealth for Children and member of the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission.
As exciting as going back to school can be, students in Orange County and across the country are facing numerous challenges. Some include social media, bullying and the pressure to perform and succeed both during and after high school, just to name a few.
“It’s never too early to talk to your child about mental health,” Vazquez says.
Listen to this episode to learn about:
- Having intentional, meaningful conversations with kids
- Resources available through BeAMindleader.com, AdventHealth for Children and the Mental Health Association of Central Florida
- What OCPS teachers and staff are trained to do when a student is struggling, which involves a three-tiered system of support
- How OCPS is addressing some of the tech-related disciplinary issues today, including cyberbullying
Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a new episode.
12 items. To interact with these items, press Control-Option-Shift-Right Arrow. These items are in a slider. To advance slider forward, press Shift-Command-Right Arrow. To advance slider backward, press Shift-Command-Left Arrow.
News
AdventHealth Daytona Beach unveils bold vision at first State of the Hospital address
More than 100 local leaders, clinicians and community partners gathered recently for AdventHealth Daytona Beach’s first State of the Hospital address for a look at how the hospital is evolving to meet...
News
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
News
“It’s Not Normal, But It’s Common”: PA-C Lisa Zwiers on Urinary Leakage in Athletes
Urinary leakage is a challenge many athletes face—often during or after exercise—due to the stress placed on the pelvic floor through strenuous or repetitive movements. Lisa Zwiers, PA-C, with...
News
The Hidden Dangers of Tylenol: Insights from Dr. Mauricio Orrego
Acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, has been a staple in medicine cabinets since its clinical introduction in 1955.
Video
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth and EMS teams reunite with cardiac survivor
This heartwarming reunion and the success of this case underscore the impact of early symptom recognition, coordinated EMS response, and hospital readiness.
Press Release
Celebrating winners of the AdventHealth Pinnacle Physician Award and the inaugural AdventHealth Pinnacle APP Award
News
Six AdventHealth hospitals earn national accreditation for nurse residency program
Six hospitals in Florida are the latest AdventHealth facilities to earn national accreditation for their nurse residency program – a recognition that affirms their commitment to developing and...
Media Coverage
Pairs of checkered shoes are making waves at a Wesley Chapel hospital
When a doctor steps into the room with a patient, it’s often right to business. But Dr. Jayson Sack at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has found a way to connect on a more friend-like level.
News
From Fort Lauderdale to Tavares for a groundbreaking heart surgery
AdventHealth Waterman achieves milestone in robotic cardiac surgery.
Video
From Fort Lauderdale to Tavares for a groundbreaking heart surgery
AdventHealth Waterman achieves milestone in robotic cardiac surgery with the da Vinci robot. The procedure, called a bilateral internal mammary artery minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass...
News
Derek Shawgo awarded DAISY Award
AdventHealth Gordon is proud to announce that Derek Shawgo, RN, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
News
Lake Mary Little League® launches AdventHealth partnership to support summer All-Star teams
Lake Mary Little League®, home of the 2024 Little League® World Series Champions, is proud to announce a new partnership with AdventHealth.