FRIENDLY ADVICE
STRONGLY CONSIDER OBTAINING A HEALTHCARE PROXY OR MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
and a living will before your college-aged child heads off to school. This gives parents permission to make medical decisions if your child is physically unable to do so. After age 18,…
Read More“Ask how they want to be supported
while remembering mental illness is exhausting and sometimes a check-in may be as simple as a thumbs-up emoji in response to a text.”
Read More“Don’t be afraid to ask hard questions. ‘Are you thinking about hurting yourself?’”
This Is A Rollercoaster Journey, Buckle Up!!
Your child has just been diagnosed with a Chronic Illness. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, suicide ideation or attempt, bipolar or any other mental illness, they CAN learn to love themselves…
Read More(NAMI) Provide reassurance often, like:
“I love you and I care”, “You are not alone in this”, “I’m sorry you’re in so much pain”, “I’m always willing to listen”, “I’ll be your friend no matter…
Read More(NAMI) No nagging, yelling, or arguing. Focus on the person you know and love.
“Do not blame yourself, mental illness is sneaky, you didn’t miss it, it knows the tricks.”
Use “I” statements, NOT “You” statements. “I feel like….”, “I see…”, “I need…”
“Listen, listen, listen. And, be honest.”
“Don’t Make It Weird”
…talk about mental health. – Harry Miller
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