Ross Szabo

Ross Szabo, a mental health advocate, discusses the importance of his mental health curriculum for schools, normalizing conversations about mental health, tackling issues early on, and providing a framework for mental health literacy. He shares his personal journey and the challenges he faced, eventually becoming director of outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign and creating large scale mental health assemblies in the U.S.

Dr. Phil and his esteemed guests delve into modern family dynamics, parent-child communication, and nurturing children's mental well-being. They discuss the impact of technology on teenagers, the delay of engagement in the younger generation, and the importance of setting boundaries and connecting with your child. The podcast also explores the benefits of regular family meetings, motivating kids, understanding genetic predispositions, and the impact of social media on parent-child relationships.