Fresh Take: Lisa Damour on the Emotional Lives of Teenagers
There's a mental health crisis among teens. Teens are also highly emotional creatures by design. Adolescent psycholost Dr. Lisa Damour thinks the two are starting to get conflated\u2013 and that means parents and educators can sometimes overcorrect in their responses to teens' emotional outbursts. \n Dr. Lisa Damour co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast and writes about adolescents for the The New York Times, in addition to her clinical practice. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. \nDr. Lisa's latest book is called The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents.\xa0 In this interview Amy and Lisa discuss:\n\nWhy good sleep is the first thing we need to help dysregulated teens solve\n\nWhat the pandemic actually revealed about teens' mental health\n\nKey myths and misconceptions about adolescent emotions\n\n\nDr. Lisa says that we\u2013 and our teenagers\u2013 can gain much by asking if the strong emotion a teen may be feeling is uncomfortable or unmanageable. If it's uncomfortable, learning to sit with that is part of the process of healthy emotional maturation.\nHere's where you can find Lisa: \n\nour previous interview with Dr. Lisa\n\nhttps://drlisadamour.com/\n\n@lisa.damour on IG\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/lisadamourphd\n\nBuy Lisa's book: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593500019\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\nAuthor Accelerator\u2019s Book Coach Certification program provides resources to help you launch your own thriving business coaching writers. Head to bookcoaches.com/podcasts to find out more.\nThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/FRESH today to get 10% off your first month.\xa0\nHello Fresh is America\u2019s #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/wfhpod65 and use code wfhpod65 for 65% off plus free shipping!\nIndeed\xa0is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements. Visit\xa0indeed.com/LAUGHING to start hiring now. Terms and conditions apply.\nYou can try Peloton Tread\xa0risk-free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at\xa0onepeloton.com/home-trial.\nRakuten\xa0is an online shopping platform that gives you cash back when you shop at thousands of stores.\xa0Start shopping at\xa0rakuten.com\xa0or get the Rakuten app to start saving today.\nRitual\u2019s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Visit ritual.com/laughing to get 10% off during your first 3 months.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices