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In this important episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis returns to help us navigate one of the most difficult topics a parent can face—teen depression and suicidal thoughts. If your teen seems withdrawn, hopeless, unusually quiet, or like they've just lost interest in things they used to love, this episode will help you recognize and respond appropriately.

Heather brings her expertise as both a therapist and a mom to offer honest, grounded guidance on how depression differs from typical teenage moodiness, how to recognize warning signs of suicidal thinking, and how to respond in a way that keeps the door open instead of pushing your teen further away. She also walks through how to have the hard conversations—calmly, clearly, and with compassion—even when you're scared.

This episode will remind you that asking the hard questions doesn't plant dangerous ideas—it shows your teen they're not alone, and that you're a safe place to land.

This is part 3 of our teen mental health series:
Part 1: How to Know When Your Teen is Struggling
Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Part 3: Recognizing and Responding to Depression & Suicidal Thoughts

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In this encouraging episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen anxiety and what it can really look like in everyday life. If your teen seems overwhelmed, easily frustrated, avoidant, or constantly worried, this episode will help you better understand what may be going on beneath the surface.

Heather shares her perspective as both a therapist and a mom, offering practical insight into how anxiety shows up in teens, how to support your child through it, and how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of pressure. She also walks through ways to create safe, supportive conversations—especially when your child has a hard time opening up.

This episode will remind you that anxiety is common, support is available, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This is part 2 of our teen mental health series. Stay tuned for the final episode:

Part 1: How to Know When Your Teen is Struggling
Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Part 3: Recognizing and Responding to Depression & Suicidal Thoughts

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In this heartfelt episode, licensed therapist Heather Whitis joins us to talk about teen mental health and how parents can recognize early warning signs that something might be off. If you’ve ever felt caught off guard by your teen’s mood swings, withdrawal, or changes in sleep, appetite, or school performance, this episode is for you.

Heather shares her experience as both a therapist and a mom, giving practical advice on trusting your gut, starting supportive conversations, and knowing when to seek help. She reassures moms that noticing changes and asking questions isn’t overreacting—it’s caring.

This is the first episode in our teen mental health series. Stay tuned for the next episodes:

• Part 1: How to Know When Your Teen is Struggling
• Part 2: Understanding Anxiety in Teens
• Part 3: Recognizing and Responding to Depression & Suicidal Thoughts

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https://linktr.ee/helpihavekidspodcast

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