Mission Connection, a mental health provider, has released a new guide exploring how parents can talk to children about mental illnesses.
-- Acknowledging that parents often struggle to communicate their mental disorders to children, the treatment center has published its latest guide to walk parents through strategies that can help them address this challenging topic in an age-appropriate manner.
For more information, please visit https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/mental-health/family-guide/explaining-to-children/
20% of American adults with children under the age of 18 suffer from a mental health condition, according to a study from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. Many parents are reluctant to explain their mental illnesses to their children because they feel the information may cause distress or be too difficult to understand. However, pediatricians say that children are particularly sensitive to changes in their parents’ moods and behaviors and, without the correct information, may develop false beliefs, feel anxious, or blame themselves for what’s happening. For this reason, mental health professionals like Mission Connection emphasize the importance of parents communicating their issues to the child.
Depending on the child’s age, Mission Connection’s guide says that parents may have to adjust the topic to make it easier to understand. Younger children will require simpler language to grasp the concept of mental illnesses and how the conditions affect their parents; older children may want more details. In the case of the latter, Mission Connection’s guide notes that parents may have more success conveying the information by comparing a mental illness to a physical illness.
On the contrary, teenagers may already be aware of mental illnesses, which is why Mission Connection’s guide says that it is particularly important to encourage two-way conversations with them. By allowing an adolescent to ask challenging questions, parents can work towards addressing misconceptions and reducing mental health stigma within the home environment; this will also encourage the youth to approach their parents about any of their own issues without fear of judgment.
Regardless of age, parents are advised to carefully observe how their child is feeling as they explain their condition. If they notice their child looking upset or worried, they can take the time to emphasize that the child is not to blame for their mental illness. Finally, parents can consider discussing any treatment they are undergoing to provide extra reassurance that they will recover from their condition.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Nathan Di Tomaso
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Organization: Mission Connection
Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. , San Juan Capistrano, California 92675, United States
Website: https://missionconnectionhealthcare.com/
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