If you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, you need to hear this episode.Simone Blanchard– a certified professional counselor, author, and community activist– talks about childhood mental health issues, trauma and the effects of abuse.

Blanchard gives advice on working with schools and other authorities to advocate for adequate mental health treatment.

This episode is in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Vision and Voices, a Volunteers of America Chesapeake podcast, airs on Dragon Digital Radio Thursdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 12:30pm.