In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful discussion about the connection between adolescent language development and mental health.
Together, they examine how anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges can influence communication, language acquisition, problem-solving, and social interactions during the adolescent years.
As mental health concerns continue to affect students across school and clinical settings, this conversation considers the role speech-language pathologists can play as part of an interprofessional team. Kary shares how collaboration, compassion, and relationship-based care can support adolescents while honoring the expertise of mental health professionals.
Michelle and Kary discuss how emotional well-being may impact assessment findings, goal development, and intervention planning, while offering strategies to help SLPs better understand and support the whole student. The episode also highlights the value of working alongside psychologists and other professionals, including meaningful examples of successful interdisciplinary partnerships.
Join Michelle and Kary for an honest conversation about the intersection of language, mental health, and adolescent care, and consider how SLPs can contribute to more connected, collaborative support for the students they serve.
Together, they examine how anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges can influence communication, language acquisition, problem-solving, and social interactions during the adolescent years.
As mental health concerns continue to affect students across school and clinical settings, this conversation considers the role speech-language pathologists can play as part of an interprofessional team. Kary shares how collaboration, compassion, and relationship-based care can support adolescents while honoring the expertise of mental health professionals.
Michelle and Kary discuss how emotional well-being may impact assessment findings, goal development, and intervention planning, while offering strategies to help SLPs better understand and support the whole student. The episode also highlights the value of working alongside psychologists and other professionals, including meaningful examples of successful interdisciplinary partnerships.
Join Michelle and Kary for an honest conversation about the intersection of language, mental health, and adolescent care, and consider how SLPs can contribute to more connected, collaborative support for the students they serve.
