Andy Castilla

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@mindyb__ yeah that kind of coping definitely leads down a slippery slope that could've been avoided if only it had been addressed properly

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

turned into many nights of unhealthy drinking at a young age where we didn't have any respect or regard for our future or health. #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

I think death and dying should be incorporated into the health curriculum nationwide. "Pouring one out" for our deceased friend back in HS

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@abigailarn9 Should be approached differently.Delaying the grieving process can lead to chronic rather than acute depression&anxiety #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@agentofchange17 wish I would've participated but honestly, I was too choked up myself.Major s/o to those who did participate #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

it's a topic that needs to be opened up for discussion on a multitude of forums because it is pervasive and daunting to tackle alone #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

Losing a close friend in HS to suicide was a life changing experience. Unfortunately, many people don't take mental health seriously but

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@valerieSW250 and a lot of people have a genetic predisposition making them much more vulnerable to develop a certain mental illness #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@dmontes_david often times CBT& counseling aren't enough. Medicine helps w/ chemical imbalances that are at the root of the problem #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

I like how Charlie uses more of a biopsychosocial/ holistic approach:not treating the disease/disability, rather treating the person#sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@Lauryn_SW250 such a great point, how are you gonna help someone if you can't first help yourself? #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@dmontes_david it's not bad to specialize in something but it's good to have such a variety of clientele to pick up new perspectives#sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

[pt4] manner #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

[pt3]home life, school life,&community life for students enabling them to manage all aspects of their life in a more healthful, beneficial

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

[pt2]Children can make rash in the moment, emotional decisions that can have severe consequences. SW'ers help bridge the divide between

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

[pt1] SW in schools is vital. One of my best friends committed suicide back in 2011 a week after another student had done the same.

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@agentofchange17 but collaboration is still necessary. As Sam said, when in need of advice, his colleagues can offer valuable insight #sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

@dmontes_david social workers have to be able to adapt to the varying needs of each child. Definitely a complicated, but rewarding job#sw250

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

Politicians always talk about children being the future of our nation. So it puzzles me that they do not provide the resources necessary for

[Andy Castilla @CastillaAndy]

[pt2]social workers to enact the most change and sometimes impose mandates that inhibit the ability of the SWs to do their job #sw250