InnerAct Alliance is proud to join with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Partnership to End Addiction, and other national and community partners to promote Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This tradition dates back to 1949 and includes raising awareness, sharing resources, and supporting individuals and communities who need it most.
Mental Health includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Research shows that up to 50% of young people with mental health conditions may also struggle with substance use. Teens using drugs or alcohol may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or other conditions. As a parent, you can't prevent your child from feeling stress, but you can help them learn to cope and provide extra support and stability when they go through stressful life events.
The Partnership to End Addiction has shared simple suggestions for parents and caregivers to teach kids healthy stress management the equips them to manager life's pressures and stay healthy as they grow:
*Help your child put a name to their feelings - ask how they feel and listen without judging
*Teach kids simple ways to cope - taking a break, moving their body, or talking to someone can really help ease a stressful moment
*Stay connected - make time to talk early and often so that your child feels comfortable coming to you
There is also an informative video on the topic of Co-Occurring Disorders that helps explain a combination that may occur when mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD overlap with substance use.
Click to view the 7-minute video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPkF1_Bjwjg
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