Talking to Children About Mental Health Can Be a Life Saver
Conversations about physical health and well-being should go hand-in-hand with conversations about mental health. Carrie Kochel, LCPC, NCC, Child and Adolescent Therapist at Arundel Lodge explains, “We teach our children about healthy foods and the importance of physical exercise to keep our bodies healthy, but we only address mental health after we notice abnormal or maladaptive behavior.”
Five tips to help children learn coping skills and understand how to stay mentally healthy include:
