Episode notes
Join hosts Angelee Aedo and Cammy Whitchurch with special guest Cindy Gerhardt, National PTA's Healthy Minds Ambassador, for a powerful conversation about mental health and children's emotional wellbeing. Recorded at Utah PTA's convention, this episode explores how PTA leaders can identify struggling children, start conversations about anxiety and mental health, and access National PTA's Healthy Minds resources.
Cindy shares her journey from carnival chair to national ambassador, revealing how childhood trauma informed her passion for mental health advocacy. Learn about post-2020 impacts on resilience, practical strategies for addressing anxiety and grief, and why mental health deserves equal attention to physical health.
Key Points
- Mental health equals physical health: Sound mental health is critical for c ...