Bruce Parkman on Hidden Mental Health Struggles in Children, Parenting Vigilance, and Suicide Prevention | Broken Brains Podcast

Send us Fan Mail   In this deeply personal solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman shares a powerful and emotional story about his son’s mental health journey.Through reflection, honesty, and hard-earned perspective, Bruce highlights a truth many parents face: children can struggle in silence—even when they’re right in front of us. This episode is a call to action for parents, caregivers, and communities to become more aware, more present, and more proactive.Key Topics Covered Recognizing early signs of mental health struggles in children Why kids often hide pain from parents out of fear, love, or confusion  The importance of parental vigilance and consistent communication How **Mental Illness and trauma impact developing brains  The role of awareness, education, and early intervention in prevention Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction to the Journey 02:51 – Father-Son Reflections 05:48 – Understanding Mental Health Struggles 08:39 – Communication, Awareness, and PreventionBroken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/Produced by Security Halt Media