What should you not say to someone with mental health issues?
10 things not to say to someone with a mental illness
- “It’s all in your head.”
- “Come on, things could be worse!”
- “Snap out of it!”
- “But you have a great life, you always seem so happy!”
- “Have you tried chamomile tea?”
- “Everyone is a little down/moody/OCD sometimes – it’s normal.”
- “This too shall pass.”
Why do my parents not care about my health?
The reasons a parent might not adequately provide for their child’s medical needs are similarly broad, but common reasons could include lack of education, not understanding the severity of the illness, distrust of medical professionals and being overwhelmed by the healthcare system.
How many teenagers have mental health issues?
Mental illness is becoming increasingly common among teenagers throughout the United States and globally. Recent studies indicate that approximately one in five teens between ages twelve and eighteen suffer from at least one diagnosable mental health disorder.
Why don’t parents tell their children about their mental illness?
A fourth, and powerful, reason parents may not wish to acknowledge their child’s mental illness is due to the fact that it could simply be too painful for them to face up to the reality of the situation. This may lead them to enter a psychologically defensive state of denial.
Is it possible to have a child without mental health issues?
Nothing is guaranteed for any of us in this world. Even a child without a mental health condition can have a great childhood and end up on drugs, pregnant early, divorced, incarcerated or even worse. Mental health conditions do not instantly send our child to the reject pile.
What happens when you ignore your mental health?
Things like smiling, laughing, socializing, eating, all get put on the back burner. When we ignore mental health, a person’s field of view is inward, not outward. We can’t take any happiness in if we place our focus on inner negatives. Mental health isn’t bound by age or color or creed.
What happens when you have a child with a problem?
Having a child with a problem does not mean your child is a problem or they are any less valuable than a child without this condition. Separating the hurt and disappointment about their future from the need for their current treatment will help you parent them in a more effective, loving way.