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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Talk to him about OCD, how it might feel, and what role genetics plays. Talk to him about how you take care of yourself and help him brainstorm things he can do if he starts to feel off (whether it's OCD or depression or anything else). Normalize talking about mental health.[/quote]

THIS. Normalize that mental illness isn't the end of the world and that help is available and effective. [/quote]

Unfortunately it would be life-altering for him (the school has medical requirements), which is why DH and I are concerned he might try to hide it. But you're right, we need to do a better job of normalizing it for him anyway. [/quote]

Look, it's better to have his college life altered and him healthy and alive than the alternative. We have mental illness and addition in my family and several teen relatives have died due to them and YOU CAN BET I'm having frank conversations, often, with my kids about their risk factors, what it means to seek and get help, and that things can get better, even when they feel dark. Give your kid the tools and information he needs and deserves.[/quote]

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