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Rapid response mental health for kids

Erick M. Ramos
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NPR

Nemours’ Pediatric Acute Telemental Health program — or PATH — aims to improve response time for kids experiencing mental health crises. Through the pilot telemental health program, First Coast families are able to schedule video visits for a variety of mental health issues affecting children, including depression, anxiety, even urgent neurological disorders. The program boasts a 90% successful transfer rate into long-term care or additional support in schools.

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Then, whether it’s divorce, child custody or adoption, family law is complicated — and consequential. St. Johns County hopes to make family law services for underrepresented residents affordable and accessible through a free monthly series of family law workshops.

Guests:

  • Nancy C. Harrison, attorney.
  • Melissa Bergman, St. Johns County clerk of courts communications officer.

And, a followup to a key environmental assessment. In May, we discussed the importance of tracking the footprint of seagrass beds as a measure of the health of the St. Johns River. Now, after an extensive annual survey, we revisit the topic with St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman.

Plus: A new zine chronicles a summer of journaling, personal exploration and “100 Swims.” We preview the zine’s weekend release in a conversation with Neptune Beach writer and JME contributor Hurley Winkler, host and producer of WJCT’s Jax Music Hour.

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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at <a href="mailto:aschindler@wjct.org">aschindler@wjct.org</a>.