Building the Village: How Parents Can Lead When the Mental Health System Falls Short with Janelle Miller Morovick

Building the Village: How Parents Can Lead When the Mental Health System Falls Short with Janelle Miller MorovickIn Building the Village: How Parents Can Lead When the Mental Health System Falls Short, Janelle Miller Morovick and I explore how parents become the front line of support when access to mental health care is broken. We talk stigma, provider shortages, and the confusing maze of services that many families face. More importantly, we unpack what parents can do: how emotional connection, listening without judgement, creating secure bonds, and giving children a sense of belonging can build resilience and wellness at home. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how to help your child in crisis, this episode is for you—offering practical tools you can use today, and the hope that being present matters. Tune in now, share with someone who needs to hear this, and remember: you are not alone.• Many parents can’t access timely mental health care for their kids• Stigma, provider shortages & confusing systems make it worse• Emotional connection, listening, and presence build resilience• Parents are the bridge between kids and systemsFind my podcast playlists on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their TurfGuest Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7xFsX7h7tflz6UKyqfa4AVPf5l9zwveJust Me: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLi7xFsX7h7tf_CsX5hZUEBTPkz967Sy2nNew releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Get the free guide "8 Ways to Get on Your Kids' Turf" at https://www.drsuzannesimpson.com/#reconnectConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.