Intersecting Histories: Understanding Mental Health Across Generations

This session will examine how mental health is influenced by generational experiences and family dynamics. Through storytelling and intergenerational interviews of my mom, myself, and my son, viewers will gain insights into the impact of historical events, cultural traditions, and family legacies on mental health outcomes within my family which will allow them the opportunity to answer the following questions about their family.

Thought-provoking questions:

1. How have attitudes towards mental health evolved across different generations in your family?

2. What are some significant mental health challenges or triumphs that have been passed down through your generations?

3. How can understanding your family's mental health history empower you to break cycles and foster resilience?

Objectives:

1. Explore the interplay between historical contexts and mental health within family narratives.

2. Understand how generational trauma and resilience shape individuals' mental health experiences.

3. Discuss strategies for promoting intergenerational healing and fostering supportive family environments.

Helpful Resource: 

• Family Genogram

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