TED Radio Hour Are the kids alright? Part 2
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Sep 5, 2025 
Lisa Damour, an adolescent psychologist and author of 'Untangled,' discusses the intricate world of teen resilience today. She emphasizes that stress, fueled by academic pressure, social media, and global anxieties, is part of growing up. Damour explores the importance of supportive adult relationships in helping teens navigate their challenges. She also addresses the impacts of gun violence and climate change on youth mental health, advocating for open communication between parents and teens to foster understanding and independence.
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How Damour Started Working With Teens
- Damour became a teen specialist partly because teens and parents sought her out when she looked young.
- She says teens can sense who truly loves and respects them, which opens communication.
Seven Core Tasks Of Adolescence
- Adolescence has seven stable developmental tasks that persist across generations.
- The surrounding world changes, but core teen tasks like forming identity and planning for the future remain constant.
The World Around Teens Has Rapidly Changed
- The landscape around teens shifted: algorithmic social media, pandemic effects, and marijuana legalization changed contexts.
- These external changes shape adolescence though the developmental phase itself remains similar.
