Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Eve Gunn
Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Eve Gunn
Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Eve Gunn
Thursday 16th March 2023
Eve Gunn talks about advocating for student mental health, addressing disparities, and breaking stigmas in this episode of APC Recovery Cafe.
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Get the buttons here!Championing Student Mental Health: A Chat with Eve Gunn
Substance use disorder touches all of our lives and often we feel frustrated or hopeless in our pursuit to understand why and how it happens. Together we can break the stigma and pave a brighter future for each.
How do social, health, and racial disparities affect the mental well-being of high school students? In this episode of APC Recovery Cafe, Eve Gunn, a Mental Health Coordinator at Tarrant City Schools, shares her unique perspective. Originally not intending to become a social worker, Eve's journey into the field is both unexpected and inspiring. She opens up about her advocacy for students and her passion for helping them achieve their full potential.
The conversation touches on crucial topics like youth mental health first aid, the impact of gun violence in schools, and the importance of life skills education for low-income students. Eve's dedication to her students shines through as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of her role. This episode is a heartfelt look into the vital work being done to support student mental health and break the stigma surrounding it.
Tune in to hear Eve's story and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities faced by today's youth.