Episode 35: Parenting A Child with Mental Illness & Navigating the Major Gaps and Flaws in Mental Health Care w/ Heather Hutchison

Nov 6

December 18, 2021

Show Notes

On this episode of Students of Mind, we hear an incredible story from a unique point of view. Jayde sits down with Heather Hutchinson, writer, mental health advocate, and single mother of four. She shares the tough realities and many shortcomings of mental health care services after years of navigating support for her son who struggled with mental health disorders from a very young age. Her story truly highlights the gaps in care and the potentially traumatizing impact that can have on the individual and caregiver. With all that she has learned throughout the years, she is dedicated to supporting others going through similar struggles to ensure they don’t have to face some of the issues with the American mental healthcare and social service systems she has.