Teen Mental Health, Warning Signs, and Raising Resilient Kids | Joy in the Junk Podcast
In this episode of Joy in the Junk, we sit down with licensed school-based counselor Amanda Ledford. She has had 18 years in the school system and she comes to talk about what is really going on with kids and teens today. From the rise in anxiety and depression since COVID, to the hidden dangers of social media, to practical warning signs every parent and grandparent should know, Amanda brings real talk and professional insight to the table.
We cover how to spot the difference between a bad day and something deeper, why boundaries actually build trust, the truth about high-functioning depression, and one simple emoji trick that helps teens communicate when words are too hard. We also dig into why activity is not the same as involvement, and why your kid's mental health matters at every age...yes, even at five.
Whether you are raising teenagers, grand-parenting littles, or just trying to understand the people you love better, this episode is for you.
Topics covered: teen mental health, anxiety in teens, depression in kids, social media and mental health, parenting teenagers, school counselor advice, warning signs in children, emotional health, self-harm awareness, mental health stigma
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