Month: July 2021

In episode 34 : Postpartum Mental Health & Suicide, Part I, we touch on how lack of sleep has a huge impact on our overall well being. This is true all of the time, not just with new parents. We all know that sleep is an essential need for us humans, but we may not fully appreciate how related sleep and mental health are.  Time and again, studies have shown that a good night’s sleep …

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In Episode 33: Grieving a Suicide, Part II, we briefly discuss talking with kids about suicide. The key point to remember is to remain honest as you address this difficult topic. Kids will remember if you try to deceive them. If you tell them that __ died because they were sick, but it was really a suicide, they almost always find out later. They learn from your deception that you cannot be trusted to be honest with …

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