Dr. Linda McGhee | The SonRise Project Podcast | OWN

The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Dr. Linda McGhee, a clinical psychologist, specializing in adolescents and assessments for learning differences. She also speaks nationally on anxiety, race, education and the availability of resources. In this episode, Dr. McGhee shares her expertise about what parents can do to help their children struggling with mental wellness issues. She emphasizes the importance of seeking treatment when one sees signs of trouble like depression, anxiety or addiction. Dr. McGhee says mood disorders in children can often look like anger and striking out. But symptoms can also be physical, including changes in sleep and eating patterns. She urges concerned parents to trust their own instincts. And if you discover your child is suffering from some form of mental illness, seek education and assistance from trained professionals immediately.
Summary Points:
1. Trust your instincts.
2. Reconcile the reality that the child of your dreams may not be the child in front of you. Accept your child in front of you.
3. Depression is a disease, not a character flaw.
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[@ebonyjohnson6764]

Thank you for this discussion I appreciate you all

[@Backpack16]

“The child in our dreams.”

[@dlight2669]

Look at the fathers' or mothers' family history of MI in the family line often hidden by alcoholics, drug use and extreme behavioral issues like raging. A child before the teen yrs. is easier to observe when they present sleep disorders, avoidance of school, outbursts, withdrawal socially, eating problems ...craving junk food all the time.

[@krystalarnold1401]

Experience of being a protect of pushed into therapy. To ignore the truth of what the real issue is. something in me from talking to you? Why? Would I follow you? Stop taking your advise that lead to this?

[@zakiyyahtanzil1828]

My OLDEST DAUGHTER TEXTED ME 2NIGHT WITH STRESSFUL SITUATION ABOUT HER MONETARY ISSUES SO-OO HER JOB CONTRACT RAN OUT. IM AFRAID MY DAUGHTER BIPOLAR DISORDER HAS GREATLY RAISE MY CONCERNS

[@AutumnCathrine]

I pray whoever catch This comment god gives them strength you need to over come every battle your facing. May the dark thoughts and overthinking, the doubts exit your mind right now. May replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill in your life.✨

[@sainiamueli5517]

Very helpful and inspirational ❤️