OPLM Speaker Talk Series

Speaker Talk: Why Won’t My Young Adult Seek Help for Their Mental Health Problems: Coping Tips and Strategies for Parents

Virtual Support-Group

In this session, family psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman explores why engaging in mental health care can be especially challenging for young adults. She highlights common barriers—including anosognosia (a lack of awareness of one’s illness)—that can make seeking and sustaining help difficult. Recognizing how frustrating and painful this can be for families, Dr. Sherman also shares […]