Expert: “We Need to Teach Mental Health the Same Way We Teach Physical Health”

The conversation about the rise in mental health issues among young people continues. Dr. Phil speaks with 22-year-old Emma, who says she was a cheerleader and “picture-perfect American girl” who appeared happy on the outside but was secretly struggling with severe anxiety and depression, which led her to make a near-fatal decision that changed her life forever. Ross Szabo, the wellness director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, the CEO of the Human Power Project, and co-author with Melanie Hall of “Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of Your Mental Health”, says he has ideas to implement more mental health education in schools. And, Massachusetts's Congressman Seth Moulton shares his latest project: the new 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Americans experiencing a mental health crisis or who are concerned about the mental health of a loved one are now able to dial 9-8-8 and get rapid, free, trained and confidential help from a network of 200+ local crisis centers nationwide. (21313RR)

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[flowinglikethewaterz]

Ross Szabo, you sir are a warrior and teaching others the way to become one, too. All blessings to ya, man. You are a healed exemplary hero.

[rachelt]

Thank you. Why we aren’t open about mental health in our school communities is beyond me. Hiding away big issues that arise during these years to push through the day causes so much isolation, bullying, and inability to regulate emotions because kids have no tools. And schools prioritize useless classes like algebra II over SO many important life skills. Teach them nothing and feed them to the wolves at 18. The school system needs reworking, but this is a great start. Very much needed!

[medarby]

So not at all or just call gym teacher Fat Phobic.