Its a noble endeavor that parents dont want to burden their kids with their distress.
Another 32% of parents said they areconsidering seeing a mental health professionalbut havent taken the step yet.
These results arent particularly surprising.
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Fortunately, most parents consider talking to a therapist to be a valuable investment in their lives.
And a whopping 74% say they think society would be better off if more people sought help.
They may also go to great lengths to hide their symptoms of distress.
After all, you probably dont keep it a secret when you see a dentist.
And if you need dental work done, you might not hesitate to tell your kids.
You might even tell them about a cavity in an effort to get them to brush their teeth.
Of course, seeing a therapist might feel a little different than seeing a dentist or a doctor.
You might feelembarrassedthat you have depression or anxiety.
But theres a good chance theyll also appreciate the fact that youre taking care of your mind.
By telling your kids that you see a therapist, youll be teaching them the following important lessons.
Others benefit from information onstress managementor want reassurance theyre practicing goodself-care.
And parents usually arent afraid to let kids know theyre doing those things for their bodies.
When they know youtalk to someone, it might help them become more open too.
Talking to someone can also be the key to helping you reach your greatest potential.
In the last year alone we have witnessed amajor shiftin the perception of mental health issues.
But you dont necessarily have to sit down for a formal conversation where you break the news.
Make mental health an ongoing discussion in your household.
Of course, you dont want to burden your child with adult issues.
Telling them about a traumatic incident that happened to you might be too much for them to handle.
