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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.


After Our Daughter’s Second Suicide Attempt, We Felt Lost and Alone
Family members are a hidden segment that do not receive a lot of attention or support, and they are in pain and suffering, too.

Jim Yu
Mar 25


Parenting a Child with Social Anxiety Disorder
The truth is you have to allow people with mental health issues, all people, to decide what is best for them.

Dawn Helmrich
Mar 25


Ep. 26 Jim Yu | Shining Light on Shadows: Borderline Personality Disorder Support for Families
We want the best for our children, but what happens when your child has Borderline Personality Disorder or Social Anxiety Disorder?

Neil Parekh
Mar 24


A Candid Conversation With My Daughter About Mental Health
It’s never too early to talk about difficult issues with your child. You may be surprised at how well it goes.

Neil Parekh
Jul 9, 2024


Ep. 7 Kate Easton | Shining Light on Shadows: Parenting a Child with Mental Health Challenges
We'll focus on the challenges of parenting a child with mental illness. Kate’s son: bipolar disorder. Dawn’s son: social anxiety.

Neil Parekh
May 6, 2024


My Son’s Struggle With Social Anxiety and the Difficulty of Getting Help
I think my son was 12 or 13, a new middle schooler, when I realized that he was more than just a kid having a bad day at school.

Dawn Helmrich
May 6, 2024


When Your Child Struggles with Bipolar, Everyone Struggles
My son, at the age of 16, was grappling with challenges that seemed to grow more daunting by the day.

Kate Easton
May 6, 2024
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