Supporting a Child with Mental Health Struggles

About this episode

Kristina shares practical guidance for supporting a child with mental health struggles, focusing on communication and trust.

Supporting a child who is struggling with mental health can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times, heartbreaking. In this episode, Kristina shares simple, everyday actions that helped her support her own son through depression, anxiety, and ADHD. From building trust to communicating in ways that help a child open up, this conversation offers practical, usable guidance. She also explores how to navigate high-stress moments without escalating, communicate in ways that empower your child, and what it truly means to be a steady, safe presence when they need it most. If you’ve ever felt unsure what to say or do, this episode will help you feel more grounded, confident, and less alone.

People in this episode

Host: Kristina Kuzmic

Topics covered

• mental health
• parenting
• support
• communication
• trust
• child development

Keywords

• mental health
• parenting
• supporting children
• depression
• anxiety
• ADHD
• communication

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