Dr. Jigisha Chaudhary, Ana Rodriguez, and Allison Frye discuss the importance of mental health awareness in children, with Dr. Chaudhary noting that one in six children have mental health concerns, and the CDC recently reported that autism is now one in every thirty-six children. Anna Rodriguez shared her passion for helping children and families understand mental health and learning disabilities. Dr. Chaudhary discussed the prevalence of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and speech concerns.
Dr. Chaudhary and Allison Frye discussed the importance of early detection of learning disabilities and mental health issues in children and how parents can create a safe space for their children to talk about their struggles. Ana Rodriguez shared her experience of immigrating to the US, how it impacted her mental health, and how Dr. Chaudhary's free app (Jiguar) can help parents track their children's development in multiple languages.
Dr. Chaudhary and Ana Rodriguez discussed how the Jiguar app could help parents track their child's development and provide activities to enhance their development. The app also provides parents with a list of specialists they may need to take their child to. They also emphasized the importance of spending quality time with children and taking advantage of the seasonal activities available.
Ana Rodriguez and Dr. Chaudhary discussed the importance of spending quality time with children and how to do so without spending a lot of money. They also encouraged parents to follow their Instagram page for tips and resources on mental health.