The Mind Full Podcast Helping Children & Teenagers Cope With Anxiety with Dr David Coleman
Sep 21, 2025
Dr. David Coleman, a renowned clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, discusses the rising wave of anxiety among children and teenagers. He emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and offers practical strategies for parents, including writing down worries and practicing gratitude. Coleman highlights the impact of smartphones on mental health and stresses the need for parents to manage their own anxiety to better support their kids. His insights provide reassurance and tools to handle bedtime worries and engage with anxious teenagers.
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School Corridor Trigger
- Dermot described revisiting his old school and instantly feeling anxious again.
- The body remembered the stress decades before his conscious mind did.
Anxiety As A Manageable State
- Anxiety is a normal, state-specific feeling rather than a lifelong disease.
- Focus on regulating its intensity rather than trying to eliminate it entirely.
Use An Anxiety Scale
- Use a 0–10 scale to help children label the intensity of their anxiety.
- Aim to reduce extreme anxiety (8–10) down to a functional range (4–6) so they can act.
