Mental Health Awareness

The dedicated and compassionate team of doctors, therapists, nurses and medical staff from the Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles discuss the importance of mental health awareness and the passionate work they do to help patients and families living with mental health issues. One of the main challenges in addressing mental health issues and seeking help is the stigma attached to it. The number one way a parent can decrease the stigma around mental health is being brave enough to be vulnerable with their children. Parents can start early by engaging in open communication with their children, regularly checking in on them and validating their emotions. This approach helps children understand that they are not alone in their struggles and that mental health issues do not define them.