Kathryn Forbes interviews Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and special guests Dr. Tracey Brown and Dr. Early Denison about the state of youth in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Tracey Brown serves as the Executive Director of Mental Health Services in Dallas Independent School District. A licensed professional counselor who specializes in resiliency and overcoming trauma and grief, she has served in the field of counseling, education, and mental health for more than 28 years, working with thousands of children and families to help them overcome huge obstacles in their life and relationships. Dr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Texas, a Master of Arts degree in counseling and certification in professional school counseling from Dallas Baptist University, and a Ph.D. degree in psychology from Walden University. She serves as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University in the School of Education, and is an award-winning author, speaker, and talk show host. To learn more, visit www.dallasisd.org/mentalhealth.

Dr. Early Denison is a pediatrician in the Dallas area and partner in his medical practice. He’s a proud Texas A&M Aggie and received his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at Children’s Medical Center, and he has an MBA with a healthcare focus. He co-hosts his own podcast, Parenting for the Present, sharing best practices and up-to-date research for practical and proactive parenting. To learn more, visit www.parentingforthepresent.com.

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