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In this episode, Dr. Meeker and Dr. Peck talk about the hard topics of depression and anxiety and how to help our teens through these tough issues. Talking with your primary care provider is the best place to start to get your teen the help and resources they need. There is hope for healthy relationships and relationships are key to all of these issues.
Some topics covered:
• Talk to your primary care provider about getting your teen help with issues of anxiety and depression.
• Teen’s value our time.
• Have a healthy balance where we give our kids space to breathe and just be kids.
• Most states have a hotline for teens and parents to call.
• State of Texas funded CPAN – Child Psychiatry Access Network
• There is hope and help for anxiety and depression.
• Dealing with anxiety and depression takes time. It’s not going to be an overnight change or fix.
• Seek validation from someone other than your teen.
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