• Addressing the Teen Depression Epidemic

  • Jul 4 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
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Addressing the Teen Depression Epidemic

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  • In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Dr. Scott Kolbaba joins the host to discuss his extensive experience in treating depression, particularly among adolescent girls. Dr. Kolbaba highlights his medical career, working at Northwestern Medicine's Adolescent Psych Unit, and his journey, which led him to write the book 'Clara's Magic Garden.' The conversation covers the importance of finding purpose as a critical element in treating and preventing depression, the impact of social media, academic pressure, and family dynamics on mental health, and practical advice for parents and guardians in supporting their children's mental well-being. Dr. Kolbaba also shares inspiring stories, such as Kevin Hines' survival from a suicide attempt, illustrating the potential for recovery and purpose. He emphasizes the role of parents in helping children discover their passions and the need for open communication and support. Scott Kolbaba, M.D., has been an internal medicine specialist for more than 45 years and is passionate about helping young people cope, survive, and thrive in chaotic modern times. As a physician in the Northwestern Medicine adolescent psychiatric unit, he has seen the increase in suicide and depression that affects teens post-COVID. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of young women who contemplate suicide has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 57% of U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 — double that of boys, representing an almost 60% increase and the highest level reported over the last decade. Nearly 30% of teen girls seriously considered attempting suicide. Find Dr. Kolbaba's work online: http://ClarasMagicGardenBook.com Timestamps: 04:22 Introduction and Guest Welcome 04:34 Dr. Scott's Background and Interests 05:56 The Epidemic of Depression 09:42 Signs and Symptoms of Depression 12:41 Gender Differences in Depression 13:47 Social Media and Its Impact 16:39 Academic and Home Pressures 23:01 Navigating Social Media Challenges 26:04 The Power of Walking and Talking with Kids 26:46 Challenges of Modern Parenting 27:09 Peer Pressure and Screen Time 28:57 The Importance of Purpose in Mental Health 30:17 Finding and Supporting a Child's Passion 31:14 Personal Anecdotes on Passion and Purpose 32:25 Encouraging Children to Pursue Their Interests 33:23 Kevin Hines' Story: A Journey to Finding Purpose 36:47 The Role of Parents in Developing Purpose 38:09 Exploring Passions and Overcoming Comparisons 40:49 The Importance of Parental Purpose 41:36 Addressing ADHD and Purpose 42:51 Spiritual Connections and Higher Purpose 45:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 46:18 Where to Find More Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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