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ReAir: Substance Use and Teen Mental Health: A Conversation for Parents
Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy
English - April 30, 2024 11:14 - 14 minutes - 24.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 278 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education Self-Improvement family kids parenting selfimprovement teaching technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy addresses the concerning link between substance use and mental health in teenagers. She discusses a study that found high school students who reported using alcohol, marijuana, or nicotine had an increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and thoughts of suicide. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of having meaningful conversations with teens about these issues and provides insight on how parents can navigate the challenges. This episode aims to shed light on the reality of teens' mental health struggles and offers guidance for parents in supporting their children.