{"id":12414,"date":"2019-08-20T13:42:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/talking-to-your-family-about-mental-health\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:32:38","slug":"talking-to-your-family-about-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/talking-to-your-family-about-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking to Your Family About Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental health can be hard to talk about, and sometimes it\u2019s\nhardest to talk about with the people we\u2019re closest to, like family members. In\nthe United States, almost half of all adults will experience a mental illness\nduring their lifetime. That means you or someone in your family member may face\na mental health challenge. And because of stigma, they might feel ashamed to\ndiscuss mental health problems with you and you might not know how to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it can be difficult and uncomfortable, it\u2019s important\nto talk to your family about mental health. You are the person closest to them\nand may even see them every day. By breaking down barriers and having\nuncomfortable conversations when you perceive problems, you can be their\nresource to mental health support and treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When talking about mental health, try to talk to your family\nmember at a time when you won\u2019t be rushed in a quiet, comfortable space. If\nyou\u2019re not sure how to start the conversation or what to say, the best\nthing you can do is be honest and ask if they\u2019re okay<\/em><\/strong>. Let them know\nthat you care about them and their safety, and that you are concerned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your family member might not want to talk right away, and\nthat\u2019s okay. Don\u2019t pressure them to discuss their mental health. Instead,\nremind them that you\u2019ll be there to support them whenever they are ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they do want to talk about it, continue the conversation\nand do your best to listen to their concerns and needs in a nonjudgmental way.\nProvide emotional support and offer information on self-help strategies and\nprofessional help. But most importantly, be there for your loved one. This is a\ndifficult conversation to have, and it might be the first time they are\nacknowledging their mental health challenges. Show them love, compassion\nand patience.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Este video<\/a>\nfrom Mental Health First Aid provides additional insight on how to navigate\nawkward conversations about mental health. If you\u2019re still not sure what to do,\ntake Mental\nHealth First Aid<\/a>. The course will teach you a concrete action plan for\nstarting or continuing a conversation about mental health or substance use, and\nsteps to help your loved ones find appropriate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an initial conversation about mental health is hard.\nBut with every uncomfortable conversation, we can address stigma, break down\nbarriers and help those closest to us when they need it most. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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