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Scenario

When parent and teen both struggle with depression

My teenage daughter and I are both dealing with depression right now and we keep getting stuck in these cycles where one of us is trying to help the other but we both end up feeling worse. I don't know how to be a good parent when I'm struggling this much myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The traditional helper-helped dynamic breaks down when both people are drowning, requiring a new model of mutual support that honors both the parental role and shared humanity.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health and physical health intersection?”

Peri

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