Welcome to Wellness Wednesday, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com!
This month, join a conversation with Dr. Caroline Hexdall, Mindfulness Instructor and owner of the Center for Mindful Development, and Vidya Kasthuri, student at Orange County High School and Intern with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT).
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to discuss and address the challenges that millions of Americans living with mental health conditions face, in an effort to bring awareness to this important topic and break down stigma related to these conditions that affect so many people every day.
Listen above to the full conversation between 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey as he talks with Dr. Caroline Hexdall and Vidya Kasthuri about stressors that affect young people today, warning signs of mental health issues in children and teenagers, the importance of early diagnosis, and how to start the conversation with a young person early.
For those in needs of Mental Health resources, there are a number of options to explore:
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope, call or text 988 – help is available.
Wellness Wednesday, presented by Orange Partnership, showcases a new conversation on the first Wednesday of each month airing on 97.9 The Hill, with the full series posted on Chapelboro. Meet local organizations working together to prevent underage drinking and drug use, and help young people in our community live healthy and productive lives through awareness, compassion, consideration and positive action!
