A Parent's Perspective

I think this is an important article as it is extremely relatable. The article is written from the perspective of a parent who has a son who has struggled with mental illness. The fact that she is a celebrity probably afforded her the opportunity to write the article, but other than that, her celebrity status is irrelevant. What this mother describes is similar to the experience of many parents trying to figure out the best way to go about supporting their child. Even if you do not have a child with a mental illness, I encourage you to read it. Chances are you have, or will have, friends with a mental illness or friends who have a child with one. It's important to understand what parents go through in order to increase compassion and understanding. I commend this mother and her son for their willingness to put their story out there.

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/what-one-star-learned-from-raising-a-bipolar-son-119462497247.html

I also encourage you to check out Psych Week on the Discovery Channel. It was not something that I was familiar with, but I intend to check it out. Here's a link: http://www.discoverylife.com/tv-shows/psych-week/. Check it out and let me know what you think of some of the programming. Comment below, tweet me @fpschDrSweeney, or contact me directly. I look forward to hearing what you think!