Are we missing the "front door" to our children’s wellness? 🏫

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amelia Kelley—author, researcher, and TEDx speaker—to discuss a simple yet revolutionary solution for the mental health crisis: mandated mental health screenings in schools. Dr. Kelley shares her journey from being a school counselor to collaborating with U.S. Senators to rewrite legislation that could change the future for our kids. We dive into why we screen for vision and hearing but often wait until a child is in a full-blown crisis before checking on their emotional well-being.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Power of Early Detection: How a simple, free screener can identify warning signs of suicide, violence, and chronic struggle before they escalate.
• Beyond Bullying: Understanding the biological impact of isolation and "ostracizing" on a child's brain and immune system.
• Actionable Advocacy: Why you don't need to be a politician to make a difference—and how to start the conversation with your local PTA or administrators.
• Normalizing Big Feelings: Moving away from "what's wrong with you" and toward a culture of curiosity and support.

"We cannot keep talking about normalizing mental health... that would be like saying I want to normalize wearing glasses, but I’m not going to screen anyone for vision." — Dr. Amelia Kelley

🎧 Tune in to learn how we can bridge the gap in our school systems and catch our kids before they fall.

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Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.

Hadlee Garrison, MPH is an Ayurvedic expert, academic, healer and her mission is to teach people how to transform their habits, health, bodies, energy, confidence, and all of the other things in order to lead less stressed and more joyful lives.

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