Josette Saxton

Striving to improve the lives of kids - my own included! I advocate for kids ' mental health for a policy org, but I share credit for my opinions with no one.

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

It’s always nice to be recognized, but receiving an award named after the powerhouse that is Merily @hodgekeller?? And it be presented by @LyssetteG_ with @NAMITexas, in a room full of true suicide prevention heroes? Beyond honored. #TxSP24

[Stop Texas Suicides @StopTXSuicides]

Josette Sexton is awarded the 2024 Hodge Keller Award.
#TxSP24

[Stop Texas Suicides @StopTXSuicides]

#TxSP24

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Williamson County is a great example of a community coming together to not just understand - but to address - the impact of trauma on kids. How? They focus on helping kids feel safe, connected, and that they matter. #jcmhsummit2022
https://t.co/4rlcDPq8zG

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

How can communities help kids who are struggling? Dr. Connie Almeida with Fort Bend County has some very smart tips: Start early. Work together. Nurture relationships. Meet basic needs. Practice cultural sensitivity. Address trauma. Build resiliency. #jcmhsummit2022

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Team Texans Care. We came. We testified. And we’ll do it again - and more. Because kids, moms, and families deserve better access to health care, ECI services, mental health treatment - and more! #cantstopwontstop #txlege

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Check out this conversation about steps Texas has taken on kids' mental health — and the work that is still ahead for the Legislature.

Good discussion with @josettesaxton, @CWCabelloHavrda, Dr. Laurel Williams, Reena Pardiwala and @KBonniePetrie. #TXlege https://t.co/Ghonm7c3Yo

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Honored to co-chair alongside @TMabrito at Texas Suicide Prevention Council meeting today as we approved a State Plan to guide public & private suicide prevention efforts thru 2028. Looking forward to working w/ @StopTXSuicides & #TXlege to help Texas youth stay healthy & safe!

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. #BeThe1To play a role in suicide prevention. Here’s how. #SPM22 @StopTXSuicides https://t.co/w7D2Cemt9B

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Check out my latest blog post, y'all!

The #TXlege has taken some good steps on student mental health, but the data show they aren't providing ISDs with funding needed to implement a broad range of mental health strategies.

Let's fix that next session. https://t.co/F5pTzKFr4J

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

"Instead of learning to manage their anxiety, students spend half the day in the principal’s office."

Schools can't "discipline away" behaviors rooted in anxiety or trauma. Schools can help students feel safe and learn skills that prevent meltdowns. https://t.co/TCUfo0q3T9

[Gary Blau @GaryBlauPhD]

How #Medicaid can be leveraged and expanded to help schools sustain support for student #mentalhealth. Read more about this from @GeorgetownCCF https://t.co/Wq0sKWnMR0

[Texas Counseling Association @TxCAtweets]

@putkids1st @josettesaxton @NAMITexas @TexasAFT @txstateteachers @naswtx_advocacy School counselors are first level mental health professionals. Increasing access to school counselors is another important strategy to help kids.

[SEL4TX @SEL4TX]

SEL4TX Annual State Conference is coming! Don't miss the Early Bird rate. Register by 8/31/22!

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Love this editorial from the @dallasnews.

Next session, the Legislature should provide dedicated mental health funding to school districts.
#TXlege #TXed https://t.co/7smMyDeOsq

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

ICYMI, our new policy brief outlines steps the TX Legislature should take to support children's mental health next session.

1 key recommendation: The #TXlege should provide dedicated funding to school districts for comprehensive mental health strategies. https://t.co/hd3VSg8lnS

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Oh, what great discussions. Texas Mental Health Policy Fellows are in D.C. this week meeting with experts in the federal policy trenches to learn - and to inform. Fellows Today, Leaders Tomorrow. @HoggFoundation @putkids1st @BrookingsInst

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

Every day is good day to advocate for children’s mental health services, but today is certainly a beautiful one to be back at the Texas Capitol. ☀️🌳💪 @putkids1st

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

So many Texas parents are struggling to find mental health support for their kids!

I'm glad to see that House and Senate committees will be discussing children's mental health as they get ready for the 2023 #TXlege session. https://t.co/ie1icpc1sz

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

.@Scholastic donated >700 books to be sent to kids in TX. #FoundersAwardTX Luncheon guests will write notes in the books for the kids who read them! What an awesome way to connect students with books our guests love.

Comment what your message would be & we may sign one for you!

[Josette Saxton @josettesaxton]

New research shows anxiety and depression have increased over the last five years among children ages 3-17.

Children's mental health should be a priority for the next #TXlege session!

@GeorgetownCCF @NAMITexas @HoggFoundation https://t.co/Xx0cYSe6ux