As the mother of a high school student, I can’t think of any scenario more terrifying than knowing my child was in danger, with no one to call for help. Any caring person recognizes the need to protect children against threats to physical health. Unfortunately, Americans aren’t as attentive to children’s mental health needs. Every year, millions of children and teenagers in the United States find themselves stuck in vulnerable situations because they have no support through a mental health … Continue reading “Children of color face an invisible threat. Here’s how we can support them.”