Supporting kids’ mental health: Tim Massaquoi on shame, stigma, and asking for help

It’s becoming more common for kids and their parents to open up and share their struggles with mental health. But this openness isn’t always welcomed in communities of color. In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we talk about the importance of mental health. We explore its stigma in communities of color and share tips for how to respond to life’s twists and turns. Listen as Tim Massaquoi, a licensed professional counselor and retired NFL player, explains: —Why it’s OK for kids of color and their parents to ask for help — How he uses sports to help kids think about their own mental health — Ways positive self-talk can boost kids’ self-esteem Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.