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Welcome to another episode of Parents of the Year, “where Andrew and Caroline bring insightful discussions about the challenges and joys of parenthood. Today we have a critical and increasingly relevant topic to discuss: the teen mental health crisis and the correlation with parents’ mental health.
According to the World Health Organization, globally, anxiety and depression are the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Additionally, suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds. These statistics are not just alarming for the teens but also indicative of a larger systemic issue affecting families.
The emotional and psychological well-being of a teen is intricately linked to that of their parent(s). Depressed teens are five times more likely to have a parent who is also struggling with depression.
In today’s episode, Andrew and Caroline discuss the state of the world today and the importance of parents identifying their core values and creating a home everyone looks forward to returning to—a home that is safe, non-judgmental, and fully accepting. Caroline also wrote an article for those interested in learning the most important actionable strategies we need to implement to support both teens and parents (https://korupsychology.ca/teen-mental-health-crisis/).
Don't miss this episode for safeguarding your family's mental well-being.
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