Mental health issues are on the rise in our teens and young people. But what is the reason for that? Seeing your child suffer, is heartbreaking for all parents but what if you aren’t even aware of their suffering? Mental health issues can be silent. But according to psychologist Crystal and Jo from Core of Wellbeing, if we really tune in and become curious of any behavioural changes, we may be able to support them through these troubling times.

In this week’s podcast, I spoke with Crystal about some of the causes of depression and anxiety are in teens, how social media is impacting them, and how we as parents we can support their mental wellbeing.

• Why do you think depression and anxiety is on the rise in young people?
• How much is social media impacting the way our teens are able to interact with each other
• and how do they see the world?
• What can parents do to help teach their children about the impacts of social media?
• What can parents do to help teach their children about living in a world that is so heavy on technology?
• How is social media linked with an increase in addictive behaviour?
• What are some self-care and mental wellbeing tips teens can try?
• What ways can parents help support their children during stressful times?
• How can a parent identify if their child is having difficulty with their mental health? What are some signs to lookout for?

At Core of Wellbeing, Jo and Crystal offer a service where they work with families to help equip them and build their toolkit.

Links Mentioned

Core of Wellbeing Website: https://coreofwellbeing.com.au/

Instagram: @coreofwellbeing

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