Raising Mentally STRONG Kids
According to the 2022 State of Mental Health in America Report, a growing percentage of youth in the US live with major depression. 15% of youth experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, a 1.24% increase from last year’s dataset. In the bottom-ranked states, up to 19% of youth ages 12-17 experienced major depression.
Colorado was ranked 42nd in the country for pediatric mental health in terms of prevalence and access to care, causing Jena Hausmann, CEO of Children’s Hospital Colorado, to declare a “State of Emergency” in youth mental health.
These statistics can be daunting to read as parents and caretakers, as we all have our children’s best interests at heart. You may feel alone and like there are no resources available, but there is hope.
At Mentally STRONG, we have developed resources and tools for parents and caretakers to use to raise Mentally STRONG kids.
Raising Mentally STRONG Kids Course
Led by an experienced team of mental health professionals with a knowledgeable background in parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Raising Mentally STRONG Kids is an online course that teaches parents and caretakers how to support your children’s mental health. The online course helps guide parents in how to overcome common challenges all of us struggle with at some point in our lives, including:
- Supporting your children’s mental health in overcoming anxious and depressive thoughts.
- Providing resources in fostering new and practical communication skills in your child.
- Developing self-confidence in your child.
Using our Mentally STRONG Method will teach you how to effectively handle your child’s emotions and behaviors while developing a newfound respect for yourself as a parent. Sign up online today. Or call us at (719) 493-9555 if you have questions.
“The content in the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids course is very helpful and insightful! I love the positive and realistic words part of the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. module and plan to use this with my daughter. Dr. B uses her own experiences as examples throughout the course which helps her feel more approachable and relatable. Overall, I found it to be encouraging and pleasant to listen to!” -Marti Willett, CP of People & Culture
Raising Mentally STRONG Kids Facebook Group
Join our Mentally STRONG Kids Facebook Group – a forum where you can freely discuss what it means to raise Mentally STRONG kids in today’s environment. The group is run by Michell Kuster, Ph.D., Mentally STRONG Counselor, and Child Specialist. She leads an open discussion with other Mentally STRONG parents on effectively prioritizing emotional intelligence and relationship building with our children.
The group is a community of parents and professionals; we welcome you to be part of the conversation.
“Raising Mentally STRONG Kids is such as fantastic resource for busy parents everywhere! We often second-guess the way we raise and interact with our children (I know I do)- always wanting to do a better job with our conversations and helping those who are most precious to us. This course brings together a plethora of tips, tools and recommendations to help parents raise their children as individuals while ensuring that they have the skills necessary to become confident, happy and Mentally STRONG!” -Charlene Walters, MBA, Ph.D., business and branding mentor, author and TV Host