Wake Up Parents: Navigating Teen Mental Illness and Protecting Our Children
A heartfelt attempt to share lessons learned from a personal tragedy, encouraging parents to be more engaged and proactive in addressing teen mental health issues. The cancellation of the speaking engagement highlights the need for awareness and action. Let's wake up, parents; it could happen to us. #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingAwareness #PreventionMatters #BeProactive #ChildrensWellBeing
A Father's Legacy: Honouring Maddie on Father's Day
Golfing with my sons, memories of Maddie filled our hearts. Her absence tugged at us, but her spirit bound us. This Father's Day, let's cherish loved ones, support those battling mental illness, and honour Maddie's enduring legacy. Love triumphs over darkness.
Supporting Students' Emotional Journeys: A Path to Thriving
Reflecting on a tragic loss, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding and processing emotions in children. They share the impact of their How Are You Feeling program, empowering students to navigate challenges. With the new school year approaching, they urge a focus on emotional well-being alongside academics, offering their program as a resource. Solidarity with the grieving family fuels their mission to prevent further tragedies through early emotional education.
The High Price of Likes: Unveiling the Toll of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
Amidst addressing youth mental health, we must ponder if discussing suicide openly inadvertently glamorizes it, especially via social media. We need vigilant parenting, open conversations, and initiatives like the Hopeful Horizons Fund to ensure a safer future for our children.