252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?

252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?

Perhaps you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, or stress… and your teen is now old enough to notice. But how much should you share? Parents want to be honest, yet may not want to needlessly burden their kids. Getting that balance right is tricky, and deeply important. In this encore episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens and Teens,” psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and journalist Reena Ninan explore how age-appropriate conversations about mental health can strengthen trust and deepen connection. They discuss if, when, and how to talk about your own challenges, how to keep the focus on your teen’s emotional needs, and ways to protect your own well-being in the process. Originally released in 2023, this episode remains essential listening for families navigating a world where conversations about mental health are now a common part of family life. 💡 YOU’LL LEARN: - When honesty helps, and when to hold back- How to talk about mental health in calm, age-appropriate ways- Why sharing your story can model resilience and help-seeking- Strategies for balancing transparency with emotional boundaries Sharing your story, when done thoughtfully, can help your teen learn how to care for their own mind and heart. Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@asklisapodcast And follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan. Checkout Dr. Lisa’s website for more resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by: https://www.goodtroubleproductions.com Episode keywords: talking mental health teens, parent anxiety, honest parenting, teen emotions Podcast keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

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7: When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?

7: When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?

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6: Will the Pandemic Disrupt My Kid’s Social Development?

6: Will the Pandemic Disrupt My Kid’s Social Development?

When should parents hit the panic button over their child’s social development? A mom writes in about her shy, introverted teen, wondering if her daughter has enough contact with friends. What key mil...

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5: Toolbox for Terrible Times: Managing Helplessness and Hopelessness

5: Toolbox for Terrible Times: Managing Helplessness and Hopelessness

How do we get through the pandemic without losing our minds? Lisa offers parents four distinct tools to help ourselves and our children through these challenging times. The specific tools are "feeling...

8 Syys 202028min

4: Helping Kids Eat Well and Stay Active Under Covid-19

4: Helping Kids Eat Well and Stay Active Under Covid-19

How do we encourage our kids to be active when they want to couch surf? Lisa tackles a listener’s question about a tween who has become sedentary during the pandemic. As much of the U.S. is getting ba...

1 Syys 202027min

3: How to Deal with Conflict While Stuck at Home

3: How to Deal with Conflict While Stuck at Home

Conflict is unavoidable. Having a strategy can help. Divorce rates have increased in some countries under lockdown from Covid-19. When can a relationship not be repaired? How do we teach our kids to d...

28 Elo 202029min

2: Back to School During Coronavirus

2: Back to School During Coronavirus

Uncertainty surrounds this school year amid all the Covid-19 news. Dr. Lisa talks about what families need most as they juggle working from home and school. How do you respond when everything seems ou...

24 Elo 202028min

1: Parenting During a Pandemic

1: Parenting During a Pandemic

How can you tell when your child is not coping well during this Covid-19 pandemic? Dr. Lisa breaks down what to watch for in a child’s behavior. How much screen time is bad for a child’s brain? She al...

24 Elo 202028min

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