MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR CHILD
Mental Health Awareness Week


Current statistics show that approximately 1 in 5 young people has a diagnosable mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Many more children are affected by milder emotional difficulties and/or every day stresses.

Through media, children today are also exposed to many things which could negatively impact their emotional wellbeing. For example, some of you may have heard about the TV/Netflix series called, “13 Reasons Why,” currently trending with teens. This program has recently been talked about in the media and has gained the attention of mental health professionals all over, especially here at American Behavioral Clinics.

As a parent or caregiver, you are an influential support for your child(ren) and you have a pivotal role in their wellbeing. Given that the week of May 1-7 is Mental Health Awareness Week, we thought we would share some information with you from the Canadian Pediatric Society on children’s mental health and talking with your teen. Additionally, from Hey Sigmund on talking to your teen about mental health and depression.

How to Talk With Your Teen caring for Kids Mental Health Caring for Kids

Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health and Depression (Without Saying ‘Mental’ or ‘Depression’)

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