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

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

Anxiety often serves as a normal and useful warning system - an emotional alarm that rings when something isn't right. Lisa discusses the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, and explains how anxiety changes the activity of the heart and lungs. She provides tips on how to counter anxiety by harnessing the connection between the lungs and the brain. What is the difference between sadness and depression? When should we be concerned about the possibility of suicide? Lisa and Reena also consider common warning signs. The show ends on an upbeat note about effective psychological interventions for treating anxiety and depression. Email your questions for Dr. Lisa to: asklisa@drlisadamour.com Additional resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?

258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?

What would YOU do if you discovered your tween or teen was reading explicit fan fiction online? Today’s kids are often learning about sexuality through the internet, often long before parents realize...

10 Feb 27min

257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About Becoming an Influencer?

257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About Becoming an Influencer?

What do you do when your tween or teen is convinced school doesn’t matter because they’re definitely going to be an influencer? If your child talks more about TikTok fame than homework, dismisses “re...

3 Feb 26min

256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?

256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?

Is your teen pushing for another piercing? Are you feeling torn between setting limits and respecting their self-expression? In this episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens,” D...

27 Jan 29min

255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?

255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?

Today’s teens often try to tackle their homework while fielding nonstop notifications, listening to music, and participating in group chats. Plenty of parents wonder if this is a fight worth having, o...

20 Jan 30min

254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Special Guest Dr. Reshma Shah

254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Special Guest Dr. Reshma Shah

We all want for our kids to build a healthy relationship with food, but it’s not always clear how to make that happen. Special guest Dr. Reshma Shah offers a grounded, practical approach to navigating...

13 Jan 36min

253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026

253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026

Are you worried about how your tween or teen will navigate an unpredictable future? With AI accelerating, the economy shifting, and the world feeling increasingly fragile, many parents are asking, “H...

6 Jan 25min

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...

30 Des 202532min

251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?

251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?

Your kid is technically an adult, but still looking for–or needing–parental guidance. And maybe you still have your own parents weighing in, too. Parenting through this “in-between” stage can be compl...

23 Des 202541min

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