10 Mental Health Tips for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Caring for a child with a developmental disability can sometimes seem overwhelming. Parents may feel stressed and anxious. In this video, Shamin Mehtrotra explains why it is important for parents to look after their mental health, not just for themselves, but also for the well-being and development of their children.
Whether it is setting boundaries, joining a support group or consulting a mental health professional, she offers advice and talks about the 10 actionable things that parents of children with disabilities can do to take care of their mental health.
She reiterates the importance of mental health for parents of children with disabilities and for everyone to talk about it as an issue. She also explains about the time when a mental health professional should be consulted with.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Why talk about Mental Health?
00:53 Get Support
01:10 Find the Time
01:24 Exercise
01:35 Other Relationships
01:56 Relax
02:06 Basic Needs
02:22 Set Boundaries
02:42 Be Gentle
03:00 Support Groups
03:14 Professional Help
03:23 Let's Talk

[@dr.supriyamalsane-patil513]

Very well explained ma'am...
Good to listen you after so long... 2013.

[@sadekhashaikh1018]

This is so helpful, Shamin!👍❤