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Autism & Vaccine Myth, Youth Mental Health, and the Future of HISD
Season 6
Episode 15
Published 1 week ago
Description
How do we protect the well-being of the next generation in an era of misinformation and shifting policy? This week, host Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Santrice Jones-Hare (Director of Strong Start at CHILDREN AT RISK) tackle the most pressing issues facing youth.
In this episode:
- Autism & Vaccine Misinformation: Dr. Michael Chang, Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UT McGovern Medical School, joins us to debunk persistent myths about vaccines.
- Youth Mental Health: Dr. Quianta Moore, Executive Director of The Hackett Center for Mental Health, discusses the critical importance of the first three years of life, and how social media is impacts mental health.
- HISD Under the Microscope: Megan Menchaca, Senior Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle, gives us the latest on Mike Miles’ New Education System and the expansion of AI-focused schools.
About the Show: Growing Up in America is a production of CHILDREN AT RISK, a non-profit dedicated to research and advocacy for Texas youth. Catch us on 90.1 FM KPFT or wherever you get your podcasts.