I have depression and anxiety. I am open about a lot of things that happen in my life with my children whom are 11 and 13. They know I used to drink, that I go to meetings, volunteer and so forth. Tonight we sat down and talked about our mental health and suicide prevention. My daughter is currently in counseling for depression at her school. At home I listed a number and a text hotline that the kids can reach out to if they have a crisis moment or need help. Do any other parents out there have these kind of talks with their kids at this age?
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I'm no parent, yet, but I do have these conversations with my cousins.
I'm glad you're having these conversations with your children; and your daughter is getting the help she needs. It's good you have those numbers listed for them. Kudos to you for being open with your children and creating two-way communication.
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