Adolescence can be an intense, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming time — for teenagers and their families alike. In this episode of the Thriving Kids podcast from the Child Mind Institute, psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour offers practical guidance on what most powerfully supports teen mental health. She explores why warm, consistent relationships with caring adults are the single greatest factor in adolescent well-being — and why social media, despite the attention it receives, is just one small piece of a much larger picture.
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