Alison Raskin's Mental Health Journey

Alison Raskin shares her personal experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that began at the age of four, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating children's mental health. She expresses gratitude for her parents' proactive approach in seeking help, particularly noting her early treatment with Prozac. This background sets the stage for discussing the dangers of misapplied mental health interventions in children, illustrating how a sincere desire to help can lead to severe consequences when not conducted properly. The conversation emphasizes the critical nature of understanding mental health support within the context of a child's best interests.