Parentification is a role reversal of the parent and child relationship, where a child takes on the roles and responsibilities of an adult. 

Leanna Stockard joins Nicholette in exploring how and why parentification exists, the effects on kids and how a parent can interrupt this dynamic.

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Angel Kramer, a clinician from one of our St. Louis, Missouri offices joins us on this special "Halloween" episode as we explore the masks we wear and how our thoughts can haunt us. 

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Intersectionality describes how multiple social aspects of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality interact with each other. Paula Bamgbose-Martins, LPC shares how Intersectionality and Mental Health are closely related. 

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There are a number of stereotypes out there when it comes to OCD. Aaron Munson, LPC helps us separate fact from fiction as we recognize OCD Awareness Week.

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As we recognize ADHD Awareness Month,  LifeStance provider Joelle McCormick discusses how does ADHD affects kids, the difficulties of parenting a child with ADHD and tips parents can use to help their children succeed at school. 

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Haley Lafferty, LCSW & Kevin Foley, LPC join Nicki Leanza on a panel discussion on what patients can expect from therapy, how to interview a therapist on the initial appointment and self disclosure.

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Carolina Sanchez, LPCC walks us through the topic of Latinx Parenthood & Mental Health in honor of Hispanic Heritage month.

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As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Dr. Tiffany Truesdale joins us to explore the topic of Black Men & Suicide, unique factors affecting this community and ways to support black men and their mental health. 

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September is Suicide Prevention Month. Jamie Hodgins joins us to discuss why people consider suicide, identifying warning signs and risk factors and the importance of speaking up. 

The more we can do to help make people feel comfortable in situations to help offer support, the more likely we're able to prevent suicides from occurring.

This September, LifeStance Health Foundation has pledged to match dollar for dollar to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its life-saving mission, up to $50,000. 

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LifeStance provider Jae Swanson explores how grief shows up in children, navigating the grief process for adolescents and how to help kids deal with grief and loss.

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