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In this episode of Embracing the Journey, we welcome on Valerie Jackson. As the month of May represents Mental Health Awareness month, we wanted to talk to Valerie about her own personal struggles with mental health, as well as her experiences with younger people she works with on a daily basis. Valerie works as an education assistant with children who are unable to function in the typical 'general education' system. Whether these children experience mental health crises, behavioral challenges, or similar struggles, Valerie targets specific unfavorable behaviors that will help assimilate these kids back into their school district. In addition to her daily work, Valerie has previously dealt with her own depression and suicidal ideations. It is so important that we continue spreading awareness on the mental illness epidemic our world is facing today.