Episode #6: Ways to Support Your Child's Mental Health with Yasmine Fehr

Yasmine Fehr joins Rebekah on this episode of Moms of the Lou as they discuss the significance of mental health in children, particularly as they return to school. They also talk about the significant mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents today, including the impact of technology and social media, and how to recognize signs of distress in early intervention. Both highlight the need for creating an open and non-judgmental environment to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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Yasmine Fehr is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is board certified for the whole lifespan, but she specializes in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry. Check out Yasmine’s blog post about Back to School Stress: How Can We Navigate This? Wondering about your child’s mental health? Check out Yasmine’s blog post about How Do I Know if My Child or Teen Needs Help with Mental Health. The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is a great resource for keeping children safe and building stronger families.

Originally from Memphis, TN, but St. Louis has been home since 2002 when she attended college at Washington University. She currently lives in Ellisville with her husband, Chris, son, Samuel, and their dog, Whitney B. She loves watching and streaming shows (favorites include “The Golden Girls,” “Seinfeld,” “Bob Hearts Abishola,” and “Only Murders in the Building), reading, walking, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to continue to learn from other St. Louis moms as a new mother and is equally excited to share insights that can benefit children and adolescents.

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This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by Half Coast Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. Music composed by Trina Harger.