Mental Health as Parents & Caregivers: How Our Mental Health Affects Societal Views on Disability.

There is a mental health crisis affecting everyone in the U.S. and beyond. Parents and caregivers of disabled individuals are no exception, and sometimes, due to lack of resources, respite, services, and support, mental health becomes an extra struggle for these families. However, it is important to seek help - and sometimes - alter your perspective on disability and caregiving. Not all mental health help is created equal, and in some cases staying in an "echo chamber" can hinder healing and growth. Not only does this have a negative affect on the individual and the family, but living in a state of despair has a negative impact on societies perception of disability.

 

March 1st is the Disability Day of Mourning, a day where we remember victims of filicide - those with disabilities who were murdered by their families. The fact that such a day even exists is proof that the mental health of parents and caregivers needs to be addressed. On this episode of The Bitching and Bolusing Podcast, we sit down to discuss the mental health crisis within the parenting community and we challenge families to view disability and caregiving in a different light.

 

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