JUST ME: What Teens in Crisis Say They Need From Parents for Mental Health & Connection

Why do teenagers shut down, pull away, or get angry with the people who love them most?

In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Simpson shares research from inside a youth psychiatric unit and the honest truths teens told her about what they need from the adults in their lives. Their answers were simple and powerful: support, understanding, and care.

If your teen is struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, loneliness, or disconnection, this conversation will help you understand what is happening underneath the behaviour. You will learn how to talk to your child without judgment, how to reduce conflict at home, and how to strengthen the attachment that makes teens feel safe.

In this episode, you will learn:
• Why teens pull away from parents
• The biggest reason many teens feel disconnected
• How to support a child with anxiety or emotional overload
• How to respond when your teen is shut down or angry
• How to build stronger attachment and reduce conflict
• What you can start doing today to help your teen feel seen and supported

When teens feel genuinely understood, everything changes.
 This episode is part of the Get On Their Turf series, helping parents build calmer, more connected homes.

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Disclaimer: Please note that the contents of this episode are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinions only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

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