So Every Kid Can Podcast

Dr. Ralph Buonopane, an expert in child and adolescent mental health, talks with Carol Nash about the increasing importance of recognizing and treating kids’ mental health problems. He discusses what every parent should know about crisis preparedness planning and how to develop a plan for supporting your child in times of crisis.

Tommy Fuss, a remarkable young man, died by suicide at age 17. His mother, RoseMary Fuss, talks with Carol Nash about their family’s story, what parents can do when they suspect their child is struggling with mental illness and how we all can work to support families affected by mental illness and eliminate the stigma … Continue reading Teen Suicide, a Reality that Parents Can’t Ignore →

What does it feel like to be a teen struggling with mental health challenges? To feel overwhelmed by school pressures and high expectations? To feel lost, confused, and even hopeless? In this episode, Carol Nash interviews a remarkable young adult, Ali Gold, as she shares her lived experience of navigating mental illness for over a … Continue reading A Young Adult’s Mental Health Journey: The Struggles, Victories, and Power of Lived Experience in Cultivating Connection & Hope →

How do you know if a teen is depressed or just moody? How can we prepare kids for adversity? Join Carol Nash and Maureen DiMilla is a discussion of the mental health problems challenging today’s kids. We discuss everything from anxiety and depression to teen suicide, when parents should be concerned and how one person … Continue reading Kids and their Emotions: What Every Parent Needs to Know →

Every child needs a healthy relationship with a trustworthy, reliable adult. Someone who will show up for them. Dr. Michael Yogman talks with Carol Nash about the impact of the pandemic on kids’ mental health, and the importance of safe, stable, nurturing relationships in promoting resilience to buffer stress. Learn some simple strategies for families, … Continue reading Helping Kids Cope: Understanding the Need for Trusted Relationships for Every Child →

The pandemic is having a negative impact on our kid’s mental health. Join in to hear Carol Nash interview Dr. Fatima Watt about perspectives for parents on kids’ mental health and the pandemic, what parents need to know, the signs to look out for, when to seek help, and tips and strategies for creating a … Continue reading Helping Our Kids Cope in a Pandemic World →

Dr. Fatima Watt and a parent of a child who struggles with mental health discuss the journey of parenting through mental health crises.

Dr. Fatima Watt and Dr. Kelly Karl discuss how to interpret warning signs of mental health crises, what to look for, how to approach your children/adolescents and what services are available.

Dr. Fatima Watt and Dr. Alex Millner discuss myths around suicide and research in the area of suicide prevention.

So Every Kid Can Podcast, presented by Franciscan Children’s. You’ll hear directly from Franciscan Children’s clinicians, teachers and health care professionals about relevant, health-related and educational topics and trends.