On this episode of Roots and Wings we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our mental health. Melissa Binkley with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the program director for the Regional Intervention Program, a parent-implemented, professionally supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behavior. She sits down with host, Jonquil Newland, to discuss all things mental health and family related.

Resources mentioned in podcast:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a national disaster distress helpline:  1-800-985-5990
• TDMHSAS Office of Consumer Affairs Helpline – 1-800-560-5767 (M-F 8:00-4:30)
• TDMHSAS Crisis 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) or Text “TN” to 741-741
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP