Parent Self-Care

How do I find mental health support as a parent?

You can ask for support before you reach a crisis. Persistent distress or difficulty managing daily life is a reason to speak with a qualified professional.

October 9, 2026 · Little Wins editorial · Presentation updated October 12, 2026.

Try one small step

1. Tell a clinician what has changed and how it affects your day.
2. Ask about accessible services, costs, and waiting times.
3. Choose one trusted person for practical help.

What it might look like

Write down sleep, mood, and functioning concerns so you do not have to remember everything at an appointment. Self-care suggestions can accompany support; they do not replace care.

Make the plan your own

Choose one idea and ask the people involved what support they need. Notice whether it makes the day more manageable, then keep, change, or drop it. You do not have to complete every suggestion. Different ages, abilities, cultures, and family arrangements may call for different choices.

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For immediate emotional or suicide-crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988. For immediate danger, call emergency services. Outside the U.S., contact your local crisis or emergency service.