Too often in recent years, we have acted as though there is no link between the strength of our social fabric and the prosperity of our nations. But it is fast becoming clear that the health of our social fabric matters profoundly, and its deterioration is having a serious impact upon our resilience as people. This link between the health of our social fabric and our mental health is clear and should not be underestimated.

In the most recent of our ARC Conversations, we had the privilege of discussing these issues with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst and parent coach. The simple truth that Erica would seek to remind us of is, that when it comes to our children, 

“beginnings matter.”