
Ep. 103: Anxiety & Gap Years
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Is my teen suffering from anxiety?
Many teenagers suffer from moderate to severe anxiety. In episode 103 of the podcast, we’ll share symptoms to look for and ways that you can support teens throughout adolescence.
We’ll also talk about the growing number of teens taking gap years and whether or not a gap year may be a good solution for your family!
Don’t miss these useful resources on anxiety and gap years.
- AACAP: Your Adolescent – Anxiety and Avoidant Disorders
- Counseling Today: Five Pragmatic Tools to Become a Non-Anxious Presence
- USNews: How a Gap Year Prepares Students for College
- Teen Life Podcast: Anxiety with Mark DeYoung | Back-to-School Anxiety | Social Awkwardness | Mental Health Update | Meditation
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
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About Us

Chris Robey
CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.

Karlie Duke
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.