How To: Support a Loved One with their Mental Health Struggles

"As we talk with individuals who are suffering, keeping the dialogue open...is really profound..."

Dr. Kevin Skinner is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been helping individuals and families for over 20 years. He is the co-founder and Clinical Director of Path Wellness which owns parentguidance.org, Bloomforwomen.com, Pathformen.com, Addo Recovery, and BrighterMornings.com. Along with co-founding Path Wellness, Dr. Kevin Skinner is a core faculty or IITAP (The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), training therapists around the world.

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Jam-packed days and meticulous planning help 16-year-old Amie stay organized as she pursues her goals. They also help her forget that her parents treat her like she’s made of glass and that her boyfriend worries about her. They help her forget the dark years of medications and diagnoses that led her to the hospital, and they help her ignore the negative thoughts that continue to darken the corners of her mind. With the help of her therapist, her family, and her boyfriend, Amie is learning that there’s no shame in continuing to struggle, that relying on the support of loved ones doesn’t make her a burden, and that a sense of hope and purpose can help her cope with negative thoughts. Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Davzc...
ParentGuidance.org is a mental health resource that gives parents the tools to have the important conversations at home. We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.

My Life is Worth Living is the first animated series about suicide prevention produced by Cook Center for Human Connection and Wonder Media.

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The mission of the Cook Center is to bring together the best organizations, programs and products to prevent suicide, provide mental health support, and enhance human connections vital for people to thrive.

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If you or someone you love is struggling with suicide or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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