Mental Illness Stigma and Your Children’s Mental Health: How Society’s Perception Shapes Young Minds

Parents of children with mental health issues carry the burden of stigma plus the fear for their child’s well-being.
Parents of children with mental health issues carry the burden of stigma plus the fear for their child’s well-being.
Stress can take a toll on your child mental health.
Maintaining a safe and healthy home and school environment is good for any child, not just those who have depression or anxiety.
Supportive
Parents a key component of your support system is the home environment. It’s important to ensure that this space is healthy and promotes a healthy state of mind. In other words, keep unnecessary conflict and stressors away from your teen, of possible
Speak positive things to yourself. When you find yourself thinking negative things, counter with the positive.