Dana Abbott | South Carolina Youth Advocate Program

On this episode of Kids First Radio on 100.7 The Point, Keven Cohen is joined by Superintendent Chris Neeley and special guest Dana Abbott, Director of School-Based Mental Health Services at the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program. Dana explains how SCYAP supports charter school communities by providing critical therapy and mental health resources to students and families in need. She discusses the organization's statewide reach, its role as a Medicaid-approved provider, and how partnerships with schools help ensure children receive timely, accessible mental health care during the school day.The discussion with Chris and Keven explores how mental wellness connects to academic and personal success, tackling issues such as social media's impact on children, early intervention, and the growing destigmatization surrounding mental health support. The episode sheds light on SCYAP's crucial efforts to help South Carolina's most underserved students while empowering schools to meet emotional and behavioral health needs through compassion and collaboration.🔗 Learn more: https://www.scyap.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.