Episode 057: Mental Health is Essential Healthcare with Special Guest Bridget Rogers

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and what better time to highlight the importance of pediatric mental health, and the creative ways we can address a child’s needs. This month Scott and Jason are proud to welcome the inaugural recipient of the Nancy Beery Memorial Wellness Scholarship, Student Doctor Bridget Rogers, OMS-2. Student Doctor Rogers takes on a journey from her own mental health trials as a survivor of pediatric cancer to her college years at The Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes! … Sorry Scott) where she discovered A Moment of Magic. This leads her to eventually becoming part of the national executive board of the organization and the Program Director, creating the healing through art program of Express, Create, Heal. This inspiring episode speaks to the resilience of children and the importance of art in the healing process of children, and adults! And there may be a little secret identity discussion snuck into the middle, see if you can catch it.   If you are interested in learning more about any of the great programs discussed on this month’s podcast you can find out more at the following links: A Moment of Magic - https://www.amomentofmagic.org/ Express, Create, Heal - https://www.expresscreateheal.com/ Visit request form - https://www.amomentofmagic.org/request AMoM Unlimited - https://www.amomentofmagic.org/amom-unlimited ECH Training course - https://www.expresscreateheal.com/educationcenter You can also follow them on Instagram at @momentofmagicfoundation and @expresscreateheal. Happy Listening!