Toni Lontis
Toni Lontis
Co-Hosted Series Featuring Karen Coomba Show 3
Co-Hosted Series Featuring Karen Coomba Show 3
Co-Hosted Series Featuring Karen Coomba Show 3
Wednesday 31st May 2023
Join Toni TV as Karen Coomba shares her journey from trauma to advocacy, highlighting the need for mental health support in schools.
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Get the buttons here!Facing the Shadows: Karen Coomba's Mission for Mental Health Advocacy
Episode Overview
- Karen's journey of growing up as the target of her mother's mental and physical abuse
- The critical importance of mental health support for children
- Advocating for practical solutions and intervention within the education system
- Empowering children with skills to cope within their environments
- The need to normalize mental health support
It's starting to shift a little bit. It's going to take a lot of work, but the people that I'm dealing with now that we're creating these, we know that we can do a program that maybe they can, the government can purchase or whatever, they can get it into the schools. I'm not sure how it's going to work, but I'll get in front of the people that will make that decision. But if they could start doing that, they will absolutely start making it. It won't take much when they put it in there it's going to be like almost like why haven't we done this 50 years ago and when they do it I think it will be almost instant but if we don't get I'm working very hard to get to that point this summer hopefully we'll have an appointment with Dr. Jill Biden and get this done.
Imagine growing up under the constant shadow of a parent's severe mental illness. In this gripping episode of Toni TV, host Toni Lontis sits down with Karen Coomba, author of 'The Snipers We Couldn't See'. Karen shares her deeply personal story of being the prime target of her schizophrenic mother's mental and physical abuse. Her memoir is a raw and honest portrayal of the generational impact of severe mental illness.
Despite these harrowing experiences, Karen has dedicated her life to advocating for mental health, particularly focusing on the needs of children. Karen discusses the urgent need for mental health support within the education system. She passionately believes that schools play a crucial role in providing practical solutions and interventions for children dealing with mental illness. By equipping kids with the skills to cope within their environments, Karen aims to foster resilience and empower them to seek help when needed.
Her approach is straightforward yet impactful: making mental health support as routine as a health checkup. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action. Karen's journey from trauma to advocacy serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of awareness and support for mental health in our communities. Whether you're directly affected by mental illness or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to hear Karen's inspiring story and learn how we can all contribute to creating a more supportive world for those struggling with mental health issues.