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The Kids Are Actually Alright: Is parental anxiety too high?
May 23, 2024
Dr. Mathilde Ross, a psychiatrist, discusses teenage mental health crisis and overreaction by parents. She emphasizes the importance of granting independence to teens, balancing parental involvement, and fostering children's autonomy. The podcast challenges alarmist attitudes and highlights critical mental health issues.
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- Dr. Matilda Ross challenges the narrative of a teenage mental health crisis, suggesting parents may be overly worried about their children.
- Allowing mistakes and promoting problem-solving skills fosters independence and resilience in teenagers.
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The Teenage Mental Health Crisis and Social Media Influence
Teenagers are facing a mental health crisis, with rising rates of suicide, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Social media has a negative impact, leading to feelings of being stuck in arrested development. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these issues, causing teenagers to exhibit behaviors like delaying sexual activity and being overly sheltered by parents. New guidelines recommend screening teens for depression from age 12, emphasizing the importance of recognizing warning signs like irritability, sleep disturbances, weight changes, and loss of interest in activities.
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