Before they head off to college, families have likely played a central role in students' lives. If there are mental health issues of any type, the family may have been even more involved. It can be difficult for anyone to switch roles. And as students begin college, the responsibility for both their education and their mental health care shifts to them.
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Six months ago, we had a major disruption when my 83-year-old father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia. Last week, he was admitted to hospice. We have no one to help with him, except for a sitter who is draining his wallet. My husband works during the day, and as soon as he gets off, he goes to his dad's. My husband and I have an 11-year-old daughter, and she and I literally miss him.
Her daughter was my bridesmaid, and after we emigrated when she was a teenager I became a distant mentor cheering on her ambitions and inviting her to spend a post-uni gap year using our home as a base. She has a great independent streak and quickly found her feet, and became close with my own children, some of whom now live near her in the UK. We all get together regularly when I visit each summer.
Growing up in a world that is home to multiple languages, values, and traditions, children often find themselves navigating cultural barriers that influence their development. Differences in parenting styles and changing societal expectations make this process even more challenging for children in multicultural family settings or communities. They need to balance their internal conflict with how the environment expects them to act, all while forming their own identity.
I was raised in a conservative home where dating wasn't allowed, and life followed a very specific roadmap: meet someone through church, get married young, stay married, and raise a family. I followed that plan for as long as I could. At 22 years old, I married the first boy who ever took me on a date. Six years later, I was divorced and had a 1-year-old son. At the time, I felt like a failure.
Heming Willis, who chronicles her experience in the new book "The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," told TODAY.com that having the support of her husband's ex-wife and their daughters has helped her quality of life. "I've been able to lean on them, as well, to be able to help me provide the best care for Bruce," she said.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Grand Union Holistic Solutions alcohol and substance abuse treatment center in Travis will host a complimentary support group on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. The group is designed for parents and siblings who have a loved one struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Amityville's new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center includes even a special transit-focused room to teach families how to travel with their affected loved ones - using items such as real LIRR train seats and an airplane row.
We recently received the good news that Wesley is on his way to a full recovery. We are grateful to the dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and caretakers who contributed to our son's well-being and counseled us through this time. Our goal is to ensure that families going through something similar feel the same level of love and support as we did.
Richard Corrigan emphasizes the importance of family, stating, 'My wife and children are my greatest inspiration and my medical team has been my support system during tough times.'
Amazing night with family and friends in London for the Limitless premiere. Happy birthday @elsapataky! Thank you for being an incredible human and each year continuing to allow me to eat the vast majority of the cake 🎂 🎉🎉.
Jenna found support through local family support services, essential for breastfeeding advice and creating a playgroup for her son, reaffirming her parenting journey.
