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Mental Health Research

From our previous research, we have discovered that the connection between parental mental health and the mental health of children in the home is a vital part of a family unit (Grzywacz, 2003). We learned that the stressful experiences of an individual can determine the social and psychological experiences of their significant other (Bakker et al., 2009; Bolger et al., 1989; Westman, 2001; Wethington, 2000). In the same way that a stressful experience can impact the life of an individual’s significant other, children are influenced by the stress levels of their caregivers and parents. Adults and parents with higher levels of positive mental health will be better able to care for their children, and because we know this to be true, the more inclusion of positive and enriching experiences within a family system to improve mental health as a whole, the better. In addition, effectively treating children's mental health concerns reduces stress and improves well-being in parents (Biel, Tang, & Zuckerman, 2020). The reciprocal nature of the parent and child mental health experience has proven to be larger and more interconnected than previously believed. When we foster and establish healthy habits and practices within family units, both parents and children alike are able to thrive and interact with each other in positive and uplifting ways. These mental health resources were designed to foster these characteristics within a family unit and provide opportunities to heal and grow as a family.

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