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How to talk to your child about your mental health struggles

I have severe anxiety and my 8-year-old has started asking me why I cry in the bathroom and I do not know how much to tell her about what is happening in my head.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The protective instinct to shield children from adult pain collides with their need for honest connection and understanding.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.