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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Under Pressure

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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Untangled

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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March 28, 2024

Untangling Family Life

Understanding Eating Disorders with Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar

In this special Untangling Family Life video, Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar, President of the Academy for Eating Disorders, joins Dr. Damour for a detailed conversation about eating disorders. Drs. Bhatnagar and Damour detail the risk factors and red flags for eating disorders and also address preventative measures and current treatment options. Their conversation takes up the fact that eating disorders occur across all genders, racial and ethnic groups, and sexual orientations, and they give guidance on how adults can help a young person who is struggling with issues related to eating, body image, or weight.

For more on risky behaviors and when to involve an adult, 10to20s can watch the Dear Teenagers episode, “When You Are Worried About a Friend” 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.