Episode 2 - Teens and Mental Health: What is Normal Behavior?
Say Hello Save a Life - A Podcast About Teenage Mental Health, Depression And SuicideShow Notes
Growing up is hard, increased responsibilities are stressful, and emotions are difficult to manage. One would be hard-pressed to find an adult who manages their responsibilities, emotions, and relationships in a healthy way 100 percent of the time.
The pressures of responsibilities, emotions, and relationships can be particularly intense among teens and young adults, as they have not learned how to manage many difficult aspects of life at their young age. Also, their brains are still developing, and it is very common for teens to act unreasonably or engage in risky behavior.
Dopamine levels in adolescent brains can drop sudden and fast which can cause this unreasonably risky behavior. High achieving youth are especially susceptible to this. It’s up to us as parents and teachers to provide our children with the tools to handle these sudden drops.
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Welcometo the Say Hello Save a Life Podcast, where we talk about mentalhealth, well-being, and how we can help each other navigate the ups and downsof life as teens. I’m your host Josh Anderson Sr, and today, we’re discussing areally important topic—how teens can help each other with mental healthstruggles and prevent suicide. It’s a tough subject, but it’s also a vital one.We’ll go over signs to look out for, how to support a friend who’s struggling,and some simple steps we can all take to make sure no one has to face theirchallenges alone.
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Welcome to Say Hello Save a Life Podcast, where we discusscritical topics that impact our communities. Today, we're diving into one ofthe most pressing issues facing young people—mental health and suicideprevention. This episode aims to provide parents with the knowledge, tools, andresources to support their children and foster open conversations about mentalwell-being.
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