Support

Resources for you and your NICU sibling to start conversations about their mental well-being.

Mental health is something that is very important during this hard and confusing time. Both the parents and the siblings of NICU babies are scared, anxious, and on edge throughout the process. Here is a list with a few resources for friends and family to use so that they can support a NICU sibling’s mental health:

For Parents and Caregivers

From: MentalHealth.gov

This article provides indicators that a child is struggling with their mental health and has recommendations for how to speak to a child about mental health and how to act on it.

Supporting Kids' Mental Well-being

From: On Our Sleeves

This article shares tips on how to support a child’s mental health.

Your child’s mental health

From: Caring for Kids

This article describes ways to take care of a child’s mental health.

5 strategies for talking to your child about their mental health

From: Today's Parent

This article lists five ways to talk to a child about their mental health.