Speaker Talk: You Are Not Alone and There Is Hope

In this presentation, Susie chronicles the mental health crisis her son faced and highlights the red flags that were missed before the crisis occurred. She vulnerably shares her feelings of isolation and the lack of hope she experienced when her son was at his lowest point. Susie then discusses her son’s journey toward wellness and how it led him to become a teen advocate for mental health in the Kansas City area. Because of her son’s visible role, Susie became a resource for other parents and ultimately launched The Just A Mom podcast. She concludes by sharing wisdom gleaned from the many podcast guests she has had the privilege of interviewing.