CW: This episode contains descriptions of self-harm and suicidal actions.
Today, we sat down and talked with Melissa Wood, mother of three and parent of children living with mental illness. She talks about her experience parenting kids with mental illness, warning signs to look out for, and how to approach giving them the help they need. We hope you enjoy!
Websites
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
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National Resources:
You don’t have to be in a crisis to talk with someone.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they’ve built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter’s goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier.