Breaking The Silence Around Mental Illness: Why Parents Must Lead The Conversation And Support Children

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The National Mental Health Survey of India (2015–16) reported that 9.8 million adolescents aged 13–17 years suffer from mental health conditions. Yet, silence and stigma often prevent families from seeking help.
As parents, it can feel overwhelming to know how or even when to talk about mental illness with our children.
In this video, renowned psychologist Stephen Hinshaw reminds us that silence does more harm than the illness itself and shares practical ways parents can support their children