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TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion around suicide, mental illness and self-harm.

Despite more counsellors, resources, and “expert” advice than ever before, rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide in teens keep climbing. So… what’s going wrong? And what actually helps?

In this episode, I’m joined by Will Dobud — therapist, researcher, parent, and co-author of the upcoming book Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health — to explore why our current approaches to teen mental health are missing the mark, and how we can shift from “fixing” to truly supporting our young people.

We dive into:

• Why well-meaning adult interventions often backfire
• The four pillars that build resilience: connection, mastery, gratitude, and independence
• How to see your teen as the hero of their own story, not a problem to solve
• Practical ways to reconnect with a teen who’s shutting you out

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just someone who cares about the next generation, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and leave you with hope and tools you can use today.

Links & Resources:

• Kids These Days — coming September 30, 2025 from New Society Publishers
• Learn more about Will Dobud & the book: https://www.bookpublicityservices.com/blog/kids-these-days-will-dobud-nevin-harper
• Connect with Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kids_these_days_book
• Get The Book Pre-order - https://www.amazon.com/Kids-These-Days-Understanding-Supporting/dp/1774060221

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