The need for mental health care for children and adolescents has never been higher. Even before COVID-19, the number of children and youth experiencing acute anxiety and depression was rising. The current pandemic has further exacerbated these circumstances, leading our country into yet another epidemic—but one that is, unfortunately, lesser-known. On this podcast, Brooke Lehmann, Lecturer, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia will explore the state of children’s mental health, both pre- and post-pandemic. She will offer insight into what may be driving our children to experience such a heightened need for interventions, and thoughts as to how parents and caregivers can help support children and youth through this crisis. Speaker: Brooke Lehmann, Lecturer, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia Brooke Lehmann, MSW, JD, is a lecturer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Lehmann is also the president of Childworks, PLLC, and the current founding partner of Capitolworks, LLC. She has over twenty years of experience providing direct clinical and advocacy services to children and families and improving the systems that administer these services through policy development and legislative advocacy.