Roots and Wings
A podcast produced by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings."
Roots and Wings
"Its Okay Not to Feel Okay": A Pandemic Mental Health Discussion with TDMHSAS
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Jonquil Newland
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