Episode 34 - 2022 Childrens Mental Health Week

Published: April 26, 2022, 6 p.m.

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For the second year in a row, DECAL will celebrate Children\\u2019s Mental Health Week in Georgia May 2 through 6.\\xa0 Similar to Georgia\\u2019s Pre-K Week and Inclusive Early Learning Week, this special week in May reminds us that the early years in a child\\u2019s life provide a key opportunity to establish safe and secure relationships and support healthy social and emotional development. \\xa0

Joining us are Laura Lucas, DECAL Director of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health; Dr. Chelsea Morris, Professor at University of West Georgia and co-author of the children's book, "Suri the Spider Selects a Solution," and Lorie Summers, a Kids on the Block Puppeteer for Mental Health America of Georgia who is joining our celebration this year. \\xa0

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