Listen "Back to school! A mental health check-in for parents"
Episode Synopsis
As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year. We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW. David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids. For more information, check out the links below provided by David. Suicide Hotline: Dial - 988 https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at [email protected]. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/ National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/ Mayo Clinic - Stress in Children https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids Child Mind Institute - When To Push Your Children https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/ Parenting Style Effectiveness: https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health: https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740 Parenting Styles Diana Baumrind https://jessup.edu/blog/academic-success/the-psychology-behind-different-types-of-parenting-styles/#:~:text=In%20the%201960s%2C%20psychologist%20Diana,Eleanor%20Maccoby%20and%20John%20Martin. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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