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The MentalSpace School Podcast
K-12 mental health for educators, school counselors, and families. New episodes three times a day from licensed therapists at MentalSpace School — teletherapy, onsite clinicians, live classes, and HB-268 compliance support for K-12 districts nationwide.
Episodes
The MentalSpace School PodcastOCD in kids is one of the most-missed...
OCD in kids is one of the most-missed diagnoses because it doesn't look like the Hollywood version. It often looks like 'really careful kid,' 'perfectionist,'…
The MentalSpace School PodcastEvening note for parents carrying a kid...
Evening note for parents carrying a kid whose mood swings feel bigger than normal teenage stuff: accurate diagnosis = right treatment = real stability. Free…
The MentalSpace School PodcastImportant for parents with a family...
Important for parents with a family history of bipolar disorder: if mom, dad, or grandparent has bipolar, screening your teen is smart prevention — not…
The MentalSpace School PodcastParents, a quick education: bipolar...
Parents, a quick education: bipolar disorder in teens is rare but serious — and notoriously easy to confuse with ADHD, trauma, or 'normal teenage moodiness.'…
The MentalSpace School PodcastEvening reminder: kids are resilient —...
Evening reminder: kids are resilient — AND they still need support to heal from hard things. Early intervention in childhood trauma dramatically improves…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers: before a behavioral referral,...
Teachers: before a behavioral referral, consider a trauma lens. 'Defiance,' 'disrespect,' and 'zoning out' are often nervous systems protecting themselves…
The MentalSpace School PodcastParents and educators: trauma in kids...
Parents and educators: trauma in kids doesn't always come from the obvious sources. Losing a grandparent, a difficult divorce, a scary ER visit, an online…
The MentalSpace School PodcastStory I hear too often: 'We kept being...
Story I hear too often: 'We kept being told she was just shy, spacy, or a daydreamer. She got diagnosed at 14. All those years, she thought she was broken.'…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers, please share this with parents...
Teachers, please share this with parents who ask 'is my kid ADHD?': the loud disruptive kid is the STEREOTYPE. The daydreamer, the forgetter, the…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTonight, for the parent lying awake...
Tonight, for the parent lying awake wondering if their kid is okay — noticing something is the hardest part. You already did that. The next step is easier than…
The MentalSpace School PodcastMyth I wish would disappear: 'they're...
Myth I wish would disappear: 'they're just being a moody teenager.' Persistent changes in sleep, appetite, interest, or energy — especially with irritability —…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers and parents, an important fact:...
Teachers and parents, an important fact: in adolescents, depression often shows as irritability — not sadness. So the grumpy teen slamming doors might actually…
The MentalSpace School PodcastSunday evening parent check-in: if Monday...
Sunday evening parent check-in: if Monday morning has become a battlefield in your house — tears, stomach aches, negotiations, meltdowns — your child may be…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers — if a student in your class is...
Teachers — if a student in your class is having panic attacks, refusing to present, or suddenly underperforming — they're not being dramatic. Anxiety is the #1…
The MentalSpace School PodcastParents, if your kid's stomach hurts...
Parents, if your kid's stomach hurts every Sunday night, or they melt down before school, or they over-study to the point of tears — that's worth paying…
The MentalSpace School PodcastMentalSpace School offers confidential...
To every teacher reading this tonight after grading papers, answering parent emails, and putting out five different fires today — we see you. You spent all day…
The MentalSpace School PodcastSame-day tele-therapy isn't a luxury....
A sentence no parent should have to hear: 'The next available appointment is in 6 weeks.' By then, the moment of courage that made your child say 'okay, I'll…
The MentalSpace School PodcastCultural fit matters. Deeply
If your child has ever said 'my therapist doesn't understand me' — believe them. Cultural fit matters. Deeply. Research shows students who see therapists that…
The MentalSpace School PodcastEvery crisis has a before
Every crisis has a before. Before the 911 call. Before the hospitalization. Before the tragedy. In that 'before' window — sometimes weeks, sometimes months —…
The MentalSpace School PodcastThere's a difference — and students feel...
Administrators, a question: does your current mental health vendor assign a dedicated therapist team to YOUR school? Or are your students being passed around a…
The MentalSpace School PodcastMedicaid = $0 copay
Did you know? Medicaid = $0 copay BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Humana — in-network Peach State, Caresource, Amerigroup — in-network Same-day appointments available…
The MentalSpace School PodcastParents — if you've been waiting to ask...
Parents — if you've been waiting to ask for help, this is your sign. You don't have to wait for a crisis. You don't have to see it 'get worse' before reaching…
The MentalSpace School PodcastNot 'how's the lesson plan' — but how...
Quick question for school leaders: when was the last time you asked your teachers how they're actually doing? Not 'how's the lesson plan' — but how THEY are…
The MentalSpace School Podcastsigns of anxiety in K-12 students that...
5 signs of anxiety in K-12 students that adults often miss: 1. Stomach aches before school 2. Sudden drops in grades 3. Avoidance of favorite activities 4…
The MentalSpace School PodcastSchools that partner with MentalSpace...
Schools that partner with MentalSpace School see real results: 89% improved student attendance. 76% better grades. 92% reduced anxiety among students. 85%…
The MentalSpace School PodcastSchool counselors — you're doing...
School counselors — you're doing incredible work. But let's be real: you're stretched thin. The average school counselor-to-student ratio is 1:385, way above…
The MentalSpace School PodcastHow does MentalSpace School actually work...
How does MentalSpace School actually work inside your school? Here's our process: Step 1 — MentalSpace Insight Survey: We assess your school's specific mental…
The MentalSpace School PodcastNo family should have to choose between...
No family should have to choose between paying bills and getting their child mental health support. MentalSpace School makes sure they don't have to…
The MentalSpace School PodcastQuick quiz: How much does therapy cost...
Quick quiz: How much does therapy cost for a family on Georgia Medicaid through MentalSpace School? A) $50/session B) $25/session C) $10/session D) $0 If you…
The MentalSpace School PodcastThe number one reason families don't...
The number one reason families don't pursue mental health care for their children? They think they can't afford it. Here's the truth: If your family has…
The MentalSpace School PodcastYour family's mental health matters. And...
Your family's mental health matters. And it shouldn't cost a fortune to get support. Through MentalSpace School, families can access licensed therapists…
The MentalSpace School PodcastParents — have you ever gotten a call...
Parents — have you ever gotten a call from your child's school about behavior or grades, and thought: "I know something deeper is going on, but I don't know…
The MentalSpace School PodcastWhen a student is struggling, the whole...
When a student is struggling, the whole family feels it. That's why MentalSpace School doesn't just serve students — we support the entire family. Family…
The MentalSpace School PodcastIf you're a teacher reading this after a...
If you're a teacher reading this after a long day... know that you don't have to carry it alone. MentalSpace School's staff wellness program gives educators…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers give everything to their...
Teachers give everything to their students — but who takes care of the teacher? Burnout among educators is at an all-time high. The signs often look like…
The MentalSpace School PodcastTeachers, be honest: When was the last...
Teachers, be honest: When was the last time someone asked how YOU were doing — and actually waited for the real answer? Teaching is one of the most emotionally…
The MentalSpace School PodcastBehind 'I'm Fine' — The Silent Mental Health Crisis in Schools
Teachers, be honest: When was the last time someone asked how YOU were doing — and actually waited for the real answer? Teaching is one of the most emotionally…
The MentalSpace School PodcastFree School Therapy Through Medicaid — What Georgia Parents Need to Know
Every student deserves access to mental health support — regardless of their family's income, zip code, or insurance status. MentalSpace School accepts…
The MentalSpace School Podcast1 in 5 Students Need Mental Health Help — Is Your School Ready? | K-12 Tele-Therapy
Did you know that 1 in 5 students experience a mental health condition? Yet most never receive support. At MentalSpace School, students can access a licensed…
The MentalSpace School PodcastAction & Impact | 2026-04-13
Every student deserves access to mental health support — regardless of their family's income, zip code, or insurance status. MentalSpace School accepts…
The MentalSpace School PodcastEducational Deep Dive | 2026-04-13
Did you know that 1 in 5 students experience a mental health condition? Yet most never receive support. At MentalSpace School, students can access a licensed…
The MentalSpace School PodcastCommunity Discussion | 2026-04-13
Let's talk about something that doesn't get said enough in schools: It's okay to not be okay. Students carry more weight than we realize — academic pressure…
The MentalSpace School PodcastAction & Impact | 2026-04-12
At MentalSpace School, we believe three things: 1. Every student deserves access to mental health care — regardless of income, location, or background. 2…
The MentalSpace School PodcastFree Mental Health Care for Georgia Schools
Every 11 minutes, a young person dies by suicide in the US. This episode explores why school mental health is a crisis demanding action now, Georgia's HB-268…