EP 109: Supporting teen mental health with Alicia Drummond, Wellbeing Hub for Teens
This episode focuses on the alarming rise in anxiety and other mental health issues among teenagers, especially neurodiverse youth and how parents can provide support. Alicia Drummond shares insights from her Wellbeing Hub initiative, discussing practical strategies for fostering emotional resilience and maintaining open communication.
• Discussion on increasing mental health referrals among children and teens
• Addressing anxiety in neurodivergent children
• Importance of recognizing anxiety as communication
• Fostering emotional resilience through competence and responsibility
• Strategies for maintaining open lines of communication with teenagers
• Tips for parents to model positivity and awareness
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