Amy Lawrence is the Director of Counseling and Social Work for Denton ISD, overseeing nearly 100 counselors district-wide. Prior to serving as the director, she was a professional school counselor at the high school level for 12 years, and a teacher for 9 years. Amy is proud to say this marks 32 years as an educator. Lauren and Amy discuss some of the barriers and stigmas to mental health in the school system and how to help adolescents and teachers better. Thank you for listening! If you have topic ideas, a possible guest, or would like to share feedback please e-mail the host at lauren.sepulvador@connectionswellnessgroup.com Watch our video podcasts at www.youtube.com/@connectionswellnessgroup Follow us on Instagram @connections_wellness_group Facebook @connectionswellnessgroup LinkedIn @connections-wellness-group

Lauren with Anne Jensen-Smith and McKenzie Harris on Collaborative Care for Eating Disorders

Connecting with industry leaders and professionals in various areas of the workforce to learn about and address the mental health needs they see in their areas of work, and also to educate the general public about mental health and resources available to them. Our goal is to engage, educate, identify, and discuss mental health and the gaps in services and knowledge relating to the mental health field.