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Podcast Episode—Theresa Rulien, CEO, Child Guidance Center
The Next Level Project | 4/9/24
Former JSO officer arrest: Child psychologist speaks about trauma to children
Action News Jax | 3/28/24
‘I think it instills fear:’ Northern Florida schools still spanking students in the classroom
Action News Jax | 2/1/24
Iowa school shooter’s TikTok post raises questions about social media’s role in mass shootings
News4Jax | 1/5/24
One week later, investigations continue into child shootings
News4Jax | 9/30/23
“On A Mission” with Theresa Rulien from Child Guidance Center
Buzz TV | 5/30/23
Time to talk about it: Talkable Communities offers courses to spot youth mental health crises
The Florida Times-Union | 3/28/23
[Op-Ed] Dr. Theresa Rulien: Start talking about mental health in an honest way
The St. Augustine Record | 11/27/22
Free mental health services available to DCPS students and families
Action News Jax | 5/27/22
Rapid response team available on the First Coast for those in crisis
First Coast News | 1/9/20
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Blog Posts
Racism and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to spotlight issues at the intersection of mental health and racism. Around the world, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are often targets of prejudice, discrimination, and...
Transforming Lives, Including Yours: The Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
As the value of mental health care becomes increasingly better understood, wellness has become an important topic on people’s minds. One great opportunity for encouraging mental wellness is giving back to a cause you passionately care about. It can be helpful to...
Prioritizing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a joyous but stressful time for many people. Between family gatherings, parties, gift-giving, and cooking, it can be overwhelming to add this on top of managing everyday life. In this blog post, we'll provide tips on prioritizing your mental...