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The Teen Mind

David Washburn is 17 and his life is unraveling. Sheila, his mom, is desperate to find out: What is happening to her son, and what can she do to help? The Teen Mind hunts for answers and gives practical advice for Sheila and for parents who are worried about their teens. Not a parent? Don’t worry. This show is for anyone who is curious about how the mind works, and how to get along better with those closest to you.
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4 - A Part of Me 0
Apr 18, 2016

David learns a way of thinking about and listening to his anxiety that finally helps it calm down.

3 - Why Does My Son Have Anxiety? 0
Apr 3, 2016

Today, we explore what causes David’s anxiety. Is it nature or nurture?  And why is David’s amygdala triggered so badly by one bad grade? The amygdala is supposed to keep us safe from things like predators and starvation. So what we’re really asking here is, why do we, living comfortable first-world lives, feel anxiety at all?

 

Tags: parenting, parenting teens, parenting skills, teen depression, teen anxiety, teen, teens, teenager, counseling, therapy, mental health, anxiety, depression, anxiety in teens, anxiety in children

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