Encore Episode: What role do parents play in promoting mental health?
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, revisit our episode on promoting mental health with Anne Brown, President and CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20 percent of youth in the United States age 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder and suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds. With so many youth struggling today, most parents are left feeling helpless and concerned. In fact, a report found that mental health is the greatest concern among parents. How can parents help their children who are struggling? Where can parents turn for support?And how can schools and parents work together to foster positive mental health in their students? In this episode, Anne Brown joins Kevin to discuss how parents and caregivers play a crucial role in children’s mental health. This is, What I Want to Know.