Episode 517: How to Speak to Your Kids About Depression & Suicide with Guest Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen

Given everything happening in the world right now and how prevalent depression and suicide are, it is essential that we speak to our kids about mental health. Ideally, you start these conversations before someone is in distress, so that you have laid the groundwork should you need it. In this episode, DJ sits down with one of his favorite people in the world, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen to talk about how to talk to our kids about suicide. In addition to being our consultant on a million little things, Dr. B. is widely recognized for her work in changing the culture associated with mental health and suicide. Please, please, please don’t miss this episode.

Here are some great resources Dr. B mentions in the episode:
https://www.samhsa.gov - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://afsp.org - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://www.psychiatry.org - The American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org - American Psychiatric Association