How Can We Support Child and Teen Mental Health?

Jenn talks to Dr. Fairlee Fabrett about how parents can support the mental health of their children and teens. Jenn and Fairlee discuss how to manage the stress of our loved ones while keeping our own stress in check and when it is time for family members to talk to a mental health provider. Fairlee shares ways to support child and adolescent mental health, offers tips to initiate conversations about well-being, and answers audience questions.

Fairlee C. Fabrett, PhD is the director of training and staff development for McLean’s child and adolescent division. She is also the director of McLean’s post-baccalaureate clinical fellowship, through which she provides supervision and mentorship to recent undergraduates. Dr. Fabrett has extensive experience in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders (including ADHD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Fabrett also has experience in providing culturally sensitive and effective treatments for individuals and families of minority groups.

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