On today’s episode of Growing Up in America, co-hosts Briauna Derry and Becky Quintanilla brought together an incredible lineup of guests for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on the emotional, educational, and societal challenges our children face in time for the back-to-school season.

Taylor Medlin, Media Relations Specialist at UTHealth Houston, focuses first on youth mental health, sharing insights into the current mental health landscape for children and teens, and how families and schools can better support emotional well-being during times of transition and stress.

Dana Sheridan, educator at The Village School, followed with a timely and heartfelt dis ...