My son and I open up about mental health, by Kristina Kuzmic

My son and I open up about mental health

It’s impossible to sum up six years in one video. There’s a lot we didn’t cover… 7 different psychiatrists, 5 different therapists, various testing, various medications, all the times he had serious suicidal thoughts, self-harm, switching high schools multiple times in a desperate attempt to find the healthiest environment for him, not graduating with his class (he eventually did graduate), a second residential treatment center (after he was already a year sober) because his depression was unbearable for him, how complicated it is at times to even get the necessary help, arguing with the insurance company, how his younger siblings were affected by all of this, all the mistakes I made, all the lessons we learned together… I will continue to share and will always give Luka a chance to share if he chooses to do so again. I’m proud of him. And I’m proud of all of you who are struggling and those who are trying their best to support a loved one who is struggling. You are not alone, so please don’t try to navigate this alone. Getting help is never a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength.
Energetic, funny, and obsessed with creativity, Kristina has an in-your-face perspective on issues of parenting and life in general. In fact, you may have seen Kristina recently on your Facebook feed, or on any one of a number of internet, radio or TV outlets.