In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. To kick off the series, Joanna sits down with "Deane," whose tumultuous journey began with his son's frequent and severe migraines, which caused him to miss a lot of school. From there, his son’s quality of life started rapidly going downhill with an excessive video game habit. By the time he was a freshman in college, everything came to a breaking point. "Deane" shares what that pivotal moment looked like for their family, and how an unexpected recommendation by a therapist was the beginning of transformation.
Disclaimer: Please note that this special series by parents is the parent perspective sharing mental health and substance abuse crisis with their adolescent or young adult children. These episodes may include content or topics around suicide, overdosing, and other traumatic experiences. Listener discretion is advised!
Dean’s Resources
An Unchanged Mind: The Problem of Immaturity in Adolescence(book)
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance (book)
Cornerstones of Maine (Transitional Living Program for Young Adults)
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