Mental Health & the Black Community
Getting to know the Signs , the Symptoms and the Solutions
If You Love Them Let Them Go !
All too often the ones we love give us signs of discomfort that is manifested in their attitude , actions or inactivity . Weather it is partner , child or close friends , they may be in need of the professional help found only in a Mental Health Professional ... if you love them let them go !
Our children are our most precious gift , and today our children are crying out that there is so much " stuff " to deal with , so many choices , and so many things happening all around them . The world is not the same place that our grandparents and parents were raised in . There are many more dangers and temptations . Let ' s not mention social media , it is getting more and more detailed at broadcasting an image of what they should look like and how they should act and what they should do . In other words , we are competing with the world , no matter what we think . There is nothing wrong with getting our children help outside of the home . Do not ignore the signs . When the red flags are flying all around us , let ' s push pass what people may think .
... understanding their concerns , moods and fears is definitely the first step in the right direction .
Front Cover Feature Patricia Yvette Hunter Mental Health Counselor Jacksonville , Florida October 2018
If you LOVE them let them Go ... to a Counselor . Allow your child get the help that they need . This is not giving up on them and it certainly is not you giving up on your family values . If you child came to you and stated " I feel bad and have not been feeling well ( physically ) in a week ," the first thought would probably be , " I need to take them to the doctor and make an appointment right away ." Let ' s be proactive about the mental health of our children . God created us all . If you LOVE them .. . Let them Go !
Patricia Yvette Hunter Registered Mental Health Counselor