6 Tips for the Kid of a Parent with a brain disorder.
by South Carolina Department of Mental Health
*Things you need to know if someone you love has a brain disorder.
#1. It’s not your fault!!!
No one can cause someone else to have a brain disorder.
#2. Your feelings are O. K.
It’s O.K. to feel sad, scared, lonely, angry or confused. Other kids in your shoes, have those feelings, too.
#3. Talk to someone you trust.
Talk your feelings out with someone you trust ...
a family member, a guidance counselor, a teacher or someone from your church or synagogue.
#4. Take care of yourself.
Start a hobby, read, join a group like the Scouts,
participate in sports or the band, get involved in things you enjoy doing.
#5 Believe ... It can get better.
With medication and help from doctors and counselors and family and friends, people with brain disorders can (and do) get better.
#6. People should never make fun of the person with a brain disorder. Ask your librarian, teacher or guidance counselor to help you to find information on depression, bipolar depression, etc.
*Original guidelines provided by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health in 1997 Adopted by SKIIP in 2004
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