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Dealing with adult son with mental health: Parents want to share?

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@life1

I have just been told by my elder son that he is seeking help for his mental health and also having a second baby on the way. I feel helpless and also giving him space to deal with it on his own way. What should I do ??

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 1 day ago

@life1, it is good that your son is seeking help. Did you see the helpful replies from @momof374 and @briarrose?

I know that feeling of being helpless and giving him his space. You want to do something. When my daughter was a teenager, I found it helpful to join a parent's group to learn I was not alone. I also read the book "Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions." There are resources and supports out there to five you tools to know what to say and when.

I realize your son is older than my daughter was when I needed support. Have you considered a parent's group counseling or talking with a therapist?

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