Mental Health Articles and Episodes

Teens are struggling with mental health today in unprecedented levels. In fact, according to the latest CDC report, 4 in 10 teens felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. The good new is, you can help! We’ll keep you updated on the best tools and time-tested tips for connecting with teens. Because no teen deserves to feel alone.

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Ep. 113: Gossip

Ep. 113: Gossip

Between whispers in the hallways, messaging apps, and social media, gossip is hard for teens to navigate. Karlie talks through why it happens and how to help.

Ep. 110: Perfectionism

Ep. 110: Perfectionism

Don’t miss these concrete tips for identifying perfectionism, what to say and how to help teens channel perfectionist tendencies for the best.

Ep. 106: Depression & Lemon8

Ep. 106: Depression & Lemon8

Learn the signs of depression versus typical teen behavior, as well as possible next steps if you think a teen you love needs help.

Ep. 104: Panic Attacks & OnlyFans

Ep. 104: Panic Attacks & OnlyFans

Listen for actionable tips on how to help teenagers deal with panic attacks. We’ll also give reasons teens are using OnlyFans and what parents need to know.

Getting Outside Ourselves

Getting Outside Ourselves

There is a mountain of research that correlates getting outside with improved mental health! But how much works and how do we get out more?