The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Lisa's latest New York Times best seller is an urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage.

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Lisa’s second New York Times best seller is a celebrated guide to addressing the alarming increase in anxiety and stress in girls from elementary school through college.

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Lisa’s award-winning New York Times best seller–now available in nineteen languages–is a sane, informed, and engaging guide for parents of teenage girls.

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April 18, 2024

Untangling Family Life

The Difference Between Sadness and Depression

Teenagers sometimes use the terms “sadness” and “depression” interchangeably. In order to be most helpful, the adults around 10to20s should have a clear understanding of how sadness and depression differ. In this Untangling Family Life video, Dr. Damour clarifies the distinction between these two psychological states and details how to support 10to20s who are struggling with either.

To learn about navigating adolescent emotions, 10to20s can watch the Dear Teenagers videos “When You Are Worried About a Friend” here, “Managing Intense Feelings” here, and “What Mental Health Is and What it Is Not” here.

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The advice provided here by Dr. Damour and the resources shared by her AI-powered librarian, Rosalie, will not and do not constitute - or serve as a substitute for - professional psychological treatment, therapy, or other types of professional advice or intervention. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being, consult a physician or mental health professional.