Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Are Kids Really More DEPRESSED and ANXIOUS Than Ever? What Can We Do? | Life Process Program
Are Kids Really More DEPRESSED and ANXIOUS Than Ever? What Can We Do? | Life Process Program
Are Kids Really More DEPRESSED and ANXIOUS Than Ever? What Can We Do? | Life Process Program
Monday 9th October 2023
Join Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads as they explore the teen mental health crisis, questioning conventional methods and advocating for common-sense solutions.
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Challenges the pathologizing of depression and anxiety
- Explores the impact of labeling and institutional responses
- Shares practical insights from Zach Rhoads
- Critically examines the educational system's role in addressing mental health
- Advocates for a more common-sense approach in dealing with mental health issues
The person who is taking the suicides and depressive episodes more seriously are people who are noticing we have a way of dealing with it now. Evidently, that's not working and perhaps it's making things worse.
Why are so many teens today struggling with depression and anxiety? Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads tackle this pressing question in their latest episode. They dive into a startling statistic from the NIH: 17% of 12-17 year olds in the U.S. are mentally unwell. But what’s really behind this spike in mental health issues among adolescents? Are we missing something crucial by focusing solely on medication and therapy? Dr. Peele and Rhoads suggest we might be.
This episode takes a hard look at how society labels and pathologizes normal emotional struggles, potentially exacerbating the problem. With a mix of personal stories and professional insights, they explore how cultural factors and institutional responses might be contributing to the crisis. Zach Rhoads, drawing from his experience working with young people, highlights the gap between what individuals need and what institutions provide.
The conversation also critiques the educational system's role in handling mental health, advocating for a shift towards more practical, individualized approaches. Instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, they argue for strategies that address the unique needs of each young person. Listeners will find this episode both challenging and enlightening, as it questions conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on how to better support our youth. If you're concerned about the mental well-being of the younger generation, this discussion is a must-listen.