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Talking to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide
Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important.
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Teen Mental Health Issues and the "Not My Kid" Phenomenon
As a parent or caregiver, you know your children – you’ve seen them grow up and are familiar with their strengths and challenges. It can be surprising and worrying to realize they won’t always share their lives with you.
Supporting Every Child’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Ariana Hoet
Meet Ariana Hoet, PhD, executive clinical director of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela and a driving force behind the Foundation’s efforts to make upstream mental health resources available for every child.
eTeen Mental Health
In today’s world, everyone uses the Internet. It’s a good way to find quick answers to our questions. Here are some tips for finding information about your mental health online!
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On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Many Parents Need Support in Starting Mental Health Conversations with Children
Between the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distraction than ever before, a combination of factors that has led to a mental health crisis among children in the United States. That crisis means that, more than ever, caregivers need to be equipped to talk daily to their children about thoughts, feelings and emotions, which in turn can help caregivers better support children if they have a mental health concern.
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Myths About Suicide: Ending Mental Health Stigma
Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental illness creates shame, distress, and reluctance to get help.
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Why Taking Care of Your Physical Health and Mental Health Are Equally Important
The reality is that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and the attention and treatment we give to one area will naturally influence our health in the other.
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Suicide: The Conversation We Should Have With Our Kids
One of the best things we can do is give our young people the power to talk about mental health issues and topics as challenging as suicide without shutting the door. Even if your child is doing well, this is a powerful opportunity to help your child see it is okay to be emotionally open and could help them talk openly with friends.
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Your Child Has Talked About Ending Their Life: What's Next?
Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest and most uncomfortable conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Listening makes your child more comfortable about sharing thoughts and feelings that are upsetting and deeply personal.
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Teens and Peer Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendship
Helping your teen think through things or prompting them to make decisions on their own, without the influence of friends, can encourage the development of healthy and positive peer relationships.