Not Another Depressed Teen

From Surviving to Speaking: Lawrence’s Journey Through Childhood Abuse

In this episode, Pranjal speaks with 19-year-old youth speaker Lawrence C. Harris about overcoming childhood abuse, building resilience, and learning self-love. Lawrence shares how journaling, imagination, and small daily actions helped him survive, and how he now uses his story to inspire others. We also talk about how to support friends in abusive situations and the importance of reconnecting with yourself after trauma. Follow Lawrence on social media @lawrencec.empowers or visit lawrencecharris.com. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is out there.

Living with Schizophrenia: Dr. Elyn Saks on Law, Treatment, and Hope

In this episode, Pranjal speaks with Dr. Elyn Saks, Distinguished Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry at USC and author of the acclaimed memoir The Center Cannot Hold. Dr. Saks shares her journey living with schizophrenia while building a groundbreaking career in mental health law. Together, they explore the challenges of navigating treatment, the importance of peer support, and what needs to change in the U.S. mental health system to better support people with serious mental illness. Whether you're new to understanding schizophrenia or deeply familiar, this episode offers insights into the lived experience, the science, and the policy—through the eyes of someone who's shaped all three.

How to Find a Therapist

Struggling to find the right therapist? In this episode of Not Another Depressed Teen, Pranjal chats with Andrea Muraskin, NPR contributor and mental health advocate, about overcoming barriers to accessing therapy. Andrea shares tips on navigating insurance, telehealth, community resources, and finding affordable options. Here is the link to Andrea's original article on finding a therapist: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/02/1185661348/start-therapy-find-therapist-how-to Here is a link to Andrea's Instagram if you would like to dm her with questions: https://www.instagram.com/andreamuraskin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Growing into Adulthood with Dr. Meg Jay

In this episode of Not Another Depressed Teen, Aanya speaks with Dr. Meg Jay, a renowned clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Berkeley and multiple bestselling books. Dr. Jay shares her expertise on the pivotal 20s, discusses the concept of "Personal Capital," the role of therapy today, and advice for parents, budding therapists, and young adults navigating this critical stage of life.

Forms of Therapy

In this episode of 'Not Another Depressed Teen,' Pranjal speaks with  Dr. Samantha Schindelheim, a licensed clinical social worker and adjunct assistant professor at Columbia University School of Social Work. They discuss various forms of therapy, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBTA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Parent Management Training (PMT). Dr. Schindelheim provides deep insights into her work with children, teens, and families, specifically focusing on improving mental health, behavior challenges, and family relationships. Here is Dr. Schindelheim's email: dr.samanthaschindelheim@tmbpsychservices.com Here is her website page: https://tmbpsychservices.com/therapy/samantha-schindelheim/