Communicating Children’s Mental Health During a National Crisis
DATE RANGE: SEPT 2020- DEC 2020
The Challenge
During the COVID-19 pandemic, families needed trusted, practical guidance for supporting
children's emotional wellbeing while navigating unprecedented uncertainty.
My Role
Invited to participate as a children's mental health expert during two nationally televised Sesame
Street/CNN Town Halls.
What I Contributed
Collaborated on discussion topics for two live broadcasts.
Delivered live, on-camera guidance for parents and caregivers.
Translated clinical knowledge into practical strategies families could immediately apply.
Impact
Helped make evidence-informed mental health guidance accessible to families through
nationally televised programming during a period of significant national uncertainty.