Kelly Jackson is a mom who has vast personal experience with family members experiencing mental illness. In this episode of The Just A Mom Podcast, Kelly candidly shares her journey as a parent with a child with mental illness. Kelly’s daughter started exhibiting symptoms of mental illness after she fell out of a swing and suffered a concussion as a second grader. Kelly chronicles her daughter’s mental health journey, which included in-patient psychiatric hospitalization, an intensive outpatient program and individual therapy. Kelly shares the enormous difficulties her daughter had with school and how making a big change was the best thing for her daughter. While her daughter still struggles with depression, she was diagnosed with Autism as well after a new psychiatric evaluation. Kelly shares how difficult the journey has been, the importance of building a great support network, and how she is teaching her daughter to advocate for herself.
What is The Just A Mom Podcast?
My name is Susie. I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs. Being a parent is really hard, and I'm here to help! I'm talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face. I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope.