New Year’s letter to my support group

For many of us, the end of one year and start of another is a time to evaluate our life and to identify things we want to change. Maybe we have made  (read more...)

Why Support PPAL

PPAL is the family
voice for children's mental health in Massachusetts. PPAL has worked for 20 years to promote good (read more)

Our Families Say...

Parents from the PPAL groups on the north shore find that the support and help they’ve received is invaluable. Here’s what they have to say: “Nancy  (read more...)

Family Voice

What A Difference A Diagnosis Makes

I supported a 16 year old girl during a mental health crisis a few months ago and then my youngest son during a medical crisis right after that. What a difference a diagnosis makes! Both were brought to the emergency room. My son was taken immediately into a room to get his vital signs taken; the young lady was stripped of all her possessions and was told there were cameras watching her. She cried. Both needed to report on their past history. During the first hour my son’s medical history was looked over and questions were  (read more...)