Let's Talk Mental Health

In this episode, host Mary Renouf-Hanson speaks with Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Anna Nguyen about the challenges of parenting during a pandemic. Anna helps us understand how in today's world, fear combined with a lack of control and unpredictability increase our feelings of both anxiety and distress as both adults and kids and how during times of extreme stress, we need to focus on doing the best we can with the situation and information we're given. 

Show Notes

In this episode, host Mary Renouf-Hanson speaks with Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, Anna Nguyen about the challenges of parenting during a pandemic. Anna helps us understand how in today's world, fear combined with a lack of control and unpredictability increase our feelings of both anxiety and distress as both adults and kids and how during times of extreme stress, we need to focus on doing the best we can with the situation and information we're given. 

What is Let's Talk Mental Health?

Let's Talk Mental Health is a show focused on all aspects of mental health and wellness, and how it impacts our physical health. We will share stories and speak with behavioral health experts to normalize conversations around mental health, and the need for occasional support. Our goal is to reduce stigma and provide our listeners with the tools and resources they need to lead physically and mentally healthy lives.