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How to Start the Conversation Around Mental Health


On Our Sleeves: How to Start the Conversation Around Mental Health (WSYX)
On Our Sleeves: How to Start the Conversation Around Mental Health (WSYX)
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During May, On Our Sleeves – the national movement for children’s mental health powered by behavioral health experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital – launched Operation: Conversation to encourage parents, caregivers and educators to take the first step and start, as well as continue, talking to their kids about mental health.

Tyanna C. Snider, PsyD, a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital talked to Alissa Henry about how parents can start the conversation, as well as discuss other ways in which On Our Sleeves is raising awareness of mental health.

Operation: Conversation: How to start the conversation around mental health

  • Set the stage. The work begins before you even start the conversation. If your family creates a daily habit of checking in and talking with each other, it will make conversations about their mental health or concerns easier.
  • Ask open-ended questions. These conversations can include all kinds of topics, not just emotions or behaviors. Remember, your goal is to create the habit of feeling comfortable sharing with you.
  • Find the right time for difficult conversations. Pick a time when everyone is calm and emotions are not high. Ask permission to start the conversation and if your child is not ready, ask them when a good time would be. Make sure you’re in a private area with low interruptions.

This Saturday, May 21, you can celebrate On Our Sleeves day with the Columbus Crew presented by Nationwide Children's Hospital.

$5 from each ticket to Saturday's match will be donated to support children's mental health!

The On Our Sleeves movement is the official child mental health cause of the Columbus Crew and on May 11th, Columbus Crew fans wrapped Lower.Com Field and set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for longest sports fan scarf.

Now, you can own a part of the history by purchasing a “Wrap Them in Support” scarf that was used to reach the record at: https://event.gives/wraptheminsupport

100% of the proceeds will benefit the On Our Sleeves movement.

For more information, visit OnOurSleeves.org

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