Tag: Adolescence

  Encouraging Emotional Intelligence in Kids

Episode 74 – Encouraging Emotional Intelligence in Kids  Chris and Rowan discuss the topic of emotional intelligence in the context of children. It can be helpful to speak about… Read more »

  Time to Focus on Youth Mental Health

This article is about the benefits of prioritizing youth mental health services, particularly in light of the sacrifices made by young people over the past couple of years.

  Reducing Our Screen Time with David Cherry

Episode 66 – Reducing Our Screen Time with David Cherry    Chris and Rowan are joined by clinical and forensic psychologist David Cherry to discuss how we can reduce… Read more »

  Lockdown Reveals Substance Abuse

The third article in a series on the mental health of teenagers following the pandemic. The series looks at a number of factors impacting the mental health of teenagers following… Read more »

  The Right Words

This article describes some strategies you can use with your kids to talk about suicide.

  How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide

How to talk to your kids about suicide. Angie Hilton talks with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey about what to say during the important conversation with your kids about suicide. We… Read more »

  Existential Depression in Young Men

Over recent years I’ve noticed an increase in depression amongst bright, creative and resourceful young men in early years of adulthood. I think it hints at deep social and cultural… Read more »

  Perfect Storm

This article relates to an increase in the rates of depression that has been observed amongst young men in recent years.