Free Mental Health Services

While parenting a child with undiagnosed, neurological conditions can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be, at times, stressful and emotionally draining on parents and caregivers.

The facts:

• Parents and caregivers of children with medically complex conditions have higher depression rates.
• One in five meet the critical criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).¹
• 40% meet partial PTSD criteria.¹

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

We know firsthand the importance of supporting a parent’s or caregiver’s mental health, and the positive difference it can have in their lives. That’s why the JJMF is committed to aiding parents’ and caregivers’ mental health, enabling them to help prioritize their emotional and overall wellness, and be best equipped to care for their child.

Through St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we fund free mental health services, both in- and out-patient, to help parents and caregivers support their mental wellbeing and provide positive benefits for the whole family.

We also are committed to helping de-stigmatize mental health issues in parents and caregivers, helping to facilitate important conversations and understanding, and provide relief.

Learn more about our free mental health services through St. Louis Children’s Hospital.