Being mentally healthy is not about feeling good, calm, relaxed, or happy (though those are all wonderful emotions!). Instead, mental health is about two things: having feelings that fit the situation and managing those emotions well.
In this three-minute video, Dr. Lisa Damour teaches 10to20s how psychologists think about painful emotions and how to protect and maintain their own mental health. You can show this Dear Teenagers video to your teen, watch it together, or use it for guidance on how to talk with your teen about managing difficult emotions.
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