<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty to confront the sobering mental health crisis affecting youth in America today. We examine the alarming rise in suicide rates, the impact of social media and electronic devices, and the role of loneliness and social isolation in shaping children's well-being. By untangling the factors contributing to this crisis and distinguishing ordinary struggles from clinical concerns, we offer practical guidance and crucial awareness for parents striving to protect and nurture their kids. Uncover not only the realities facing modern families but ways to support mental health and connection at home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support The Dad Project:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LBZR5GKFRMBDN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LBZR5GKFRMBDN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch on YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/gPpz3hnK-1o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://youtu.be/gPpz3hnK-1o&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mental Health Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or someone you know needs help, please consider these resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nami.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.NAMI.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call or text &lt;strong&gt;988&lt;/strong&gt; (available 24/7 in the U.S.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Or dial the full number: &lt;strong&gt;1-800-273-8255&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Production Services by &lt;a href="https://everyword.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;EveryWord Media&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Dad Project

The Dad Project

Ep 43. Why Our Kids Are Struggling: The Truth About Teen Mental Health, Part 1 | Dr. Aaron Kheriaty

JUL 22, 202533 MIN
The Dad Project

Ep 43. Why Our Kids Are Struggling: The Truth About Teen Mental Health, Part 1 | Dr. Aaron Kheriaty

JUL 22, 202533 MIN

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty to confront the sobering mental health crisis affecting youth in America today. We examine the alarming rise in suicide rates, the impact of social media and electronic devices, and the role of loneliness and social isolation in shaping children's well-being. By untangling the factors contributing to this crisis and distinguishing ordinary struggles from clinical concerns, we offer practical guidance and crucial awareness for parents striving to protect and nurture their kids. Uncover not only the realities facing modern families but ways to support mental health and connection at home.Support The Dad Project:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LBZR5GKFRMBDNWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/gPpz3hnK-1oMental Health Resources:If you or someone you know needs help, please consider these resources:NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): www.NAMI.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline:Call or text 988 (available 24/7 in the U.S.)Or dial the full number: 1-800-273-8255Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media