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In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, senior executive officer for AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth for Women, and Heart of Florida United Way CEO Jeff Hayward discuss Central Florida’s youth in crisis and educating them on how to stay mentally healthy.
These two organizations have joined forces again. This time, they’re tackling the stigma around mental health through AdventHealth for Children's Be a MindLeader campaign. Listen now to learn how to empower kids to share their feelings so they know it’s ok to ask for help.
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