Between social media FOMO and the general state of mental health, friendship anxiety is on the rise. Plus, the team talks teen movies and leap year.
Mental Health Articles and Episodes
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Seasonal Depression + Teens on Mission | Ep. 140
Teens with a mission are teens with a purpose. Listen for tips on helping teens live with purpose. We also talk about seasonal depression and the best of 2023.
Heather & Jade Talk Teen Pregnancy
Jade and Heather share about their experiences as teen moms. They talk about the joys, challenges, and hope for those experiencing teen pregnancy.
Digital SAT + Adderall Shortage + Talking about Violence with Teens | Ep. 132
Anyone with a phone is sure to encounter violence. Talking with teens about violence helps them navigate difficult topics and mitigate stress. Here’s how.
Girl Math + Spicy Chip Challenge + RushTok + Body Image | Ep. 128
Join the conversation on body image and teenagers. We’ll talk social media and how trends like “girl math,” “girl dinners” and other social media trends and challenges factor in.
126: Teen Support Groups & X App
Chris and Karlie talk about why teen support groups work, how they differ from therapy, and why we think they are a great idea for every teen.