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who has had a positive experience could make for good entry points. Kids hear all sorts of stereotypes in the school yard, so if you overhear your child or their friends using a derogatory term like “crazy,” use that moment as a way to start the conversation. Dennison also suggests using something your child is interested in, like art that depicts emotions, as a jumping-off point.
If your kid has witnessed an incident with a family member who has a mental health condition, this can be used as an opportunity to delve deeper into the issue. Start by asking her how she feels, and let the conversation grow organically from there.Use age-appropriate language when discussing any topic with your child, advises Jean-Paul Boudreau, professor of psychology and director of the Children, Health, Infancy, Learning, Development lab at Ryerson University in Toronto.
Both Boudreau and Dennison suggest finding ways to explain to your child that an illness in the brain is no different from one in the body, like cancer. By making this comparison, children may be able to better understand how a family member is experiencing their particular illness and how they can be treated to get better.There is no age too young to start the conversation, but, of course, how you talk to your 13-year-old will be different than how you talk to your toddler.
at times in their life, but depression is when that sadness starts to interfere with daily life. The sadness becomes overwhelming and lasts for a longer period of time. “As a child ages, their knowledge and understanding grows, and their questions evolve,” she says. At that point, the conversation can deepen.
“You are the best judge of your child’s temperament,” reminds Dr. Boudreau. “Use the words that work, but don’t feel you need to downplay anything.”When the worst happens and a loved one dies by suicide, many parents feel the impulse to protect a child from the news, but experts suggest talking toto help minimize fear. “Be honest about the fact that it was a suicide, but that the child was not responsible nor could they have prevented it,” says Dennison.
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