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One in two children in America has either a physical or a mental health issue. This is a serious problem. Even though that’s a statistic relevant to America, this is a global issue. Children are also displaying a ton of physical problems, everything from obesity to asthma, eczema, and other conditions.In this episode, Traci will have an informative discussion around children’s mental health with Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge. She is the founder and director of Dr. Roseanne and Associates, and she’s the originator of the 360-degree reboot intensive therapies program. She works with kids, teens, and parents in Richfield in Newtown, Connecticut. She’s co-authored a book called ‘The Brain Under Attack’, a resource guide about pan’s pandas. She’s an expert in several areas, including anxiety-related disorders, ADHD, autism, executive functioning, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.Dr. Roseann shares her wisdom with us. Listen in.Episode Milestone[00:49] Introducing the episode’s guest[02:43] What inspired Dr. Roseann to work with kids?[04:04] The increase in the number of children with mental health in America[11:42] What can we do in our day to day life to help children with mental health[19:33] OCD treatment [22:31] How can society be a change agent when it comes to children’s mental health?[31:13] Dr. Roseann’s wish Resources Mentioned:The Brain Under Attack Standout Quotes from the Episode:“We’re very socially disconnected. Everybody wants to blame everything on technology.” [10:39]“It’s easier to change somebody’s religion than it is to change their diet” [12:50]“We’re in this elevated stress state all the time because our body knows no difference. Good or bad stress.” [14:54]“Kids really benefit from clear communication in advance. And that’s not you know, that’s helping them have problem-solving.” [27:48]Connect:Find | Sidewalk Talk PodcastAt sidewalk-talk.orgOn Instagram: @sidewalktalkorgOn Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci RubleAt Traciruble.comOn Instagram: @TraciRubleMFTOn Twitter: @TraciRubleMFTOn Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT
