Children's Media Association
Lara Arocho, MSSW, LCSW, is a seasoned professional in the fields of mental health, family media, and content creation. As the founder of the blog WhatLaraWrote.com, Lara covers topics related to family entertainment and parenting while facilitating interviews with notable figures. Lara has contributed as an Event Marketing Coordinator for the Children's Media Association and served as a Learning Content Designer for Common Sense Networks, focusing on teen mental health and online safety. Additionally, Lara's experience includes roles as an Executive Producer at Mouthful Media Podcast Network and a Contributing Writer for Screen Rant. With a strong clinical background, Lara previously worked as a psychotherapist and held positions in school social work and child and family therapy. Lara holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Writing, and Journalism from Drew University.
Children's Media Association
CMA is a nonprofit community that connects the dots across all corners of the children’s industry. The developing this report is to raise awareness about the teen mental health crisis. They provide insights, information, and tools on this vital topic.