Discussing mental health in any family...if a discussion happens at all can be a tough subject. Our communities, our families, our realities usually block out accepting there are mental health issues at play with the ones we love. There is also the taboo subject of self-medication as it relates to one’s attempt to deal with mental health issues. In this episode, Nafees and I have a candid conversation about this topic. It was eye-opening and humbling. Enjoy.

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We are all a part of a variety of communities and networks. Identifying them is very important. How do you define community and networks in your family? Have you identified the members of your collective communities and networks your family is a part of? Have you discussed how your family offers/receives support from your communities? Jaasmeen & Nafees cover some questions and answers as it relates to those relationships that involve communities and networks.

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Relationship conversations with your young adult son no longer cover the simple birds and the bees overview. These conversations involve some interesting questions as well as answers that may cause you to raise a brow or both. Jaasmeen & Nafees cover some questions and answers of this type regarding intimate and platonic relationships.

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