Teen Mental Health

Articles by Jodi Aman about therapy with real clients recovering from depression, abuse, anxiety and relationship problems.

Practicing Gratitude Heals Trauma & Boost Mental Health & Resilience

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good exercise. It’s so much more than saying “thank you” or appreciating a sunset—though those moments are powerful, too. Gratitude can actually change the way you think and feel. It’s a tool to help calm anxiety, heal trauma, and rebuild emotional strength. Research shows that practicing gratitude supports mental health by […]

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Horror films can help people confront their fears and anxieties, leading to a sense of relief and empowerment.

How Horror Movies Can Help Us Heal Emotionally

Have you ever wondered why some people love horror movies while others can’t stand them? For many, horror is more than just thrills and chills—it’s a unique way to process emotions, manage anxiety, and even heal from past traumas. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Aman and her daughter, Lily, explore why horror films deeply resonate

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Strength Training for Teens: The Secret to Health & Confidence

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Jodi sits down with Tiffany Ragozzino, founder of Pretty Little Lifters and a seasoned P.E. and health teacher. Together, they explore how strength training can transform teenagers’ physical health and mental well-being. Tiffany shares how weightlifting can increase confidence, promote mental focus, and help teens learn to overcome challenges. She

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Morning Practices to Improve Your Mental Health

Morning Practices to Improve Your Mental Health

Mental exhaustion and turmoil and experiences like depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger are getting to all of us. That’s because it is a regular human response to our world. But there are simple morning practices that you can implement to improve your mental health. Before I tell you about them, I want you to know:

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Coping with the Weight of the World on your Mind and Body

In today’s fast-paced world, it feels as though we are constantly carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders while facing one crisis after another. The barrage of troubling news, from political upheavals and environmental disasters to wars and economic instability, can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for young people who are growing

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Healing Trauma Via Dual Brain Psychology with Dr. Schiffer

Heal Trauma Faster Via Dual Brain Psychology: A Revolutionary Approach

In this interview, Dr. Fredric Schiffer talks about healing trauma. He is the founder of Dual-Brain Psychology, a revolutionary approach that posits the existence of two somewhat independent minds within each hemisphere, often with one side more impacted by past traumas. Dr. Schiffer is a pioneering psychiatrist and researcher who has spent over three decades

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Allow Yourself to Feel: Embracing Your Emotions Without Judgment for Emotional Healing

Embracing Emotions is crucial for overall well-being, yet many of us push aside our emotions, believing that they make us weak or vulnerable. However, suppressing feelings can lead to greater emotional turmoil and long-term suffering. What if you allowed yourself to fully experience your emotions instead of judging or avoiding them? This blog post’ll explore

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Eight Actions to Take When Someone is Thinking of Suicide

September is suicide prevention awareness month. This blog post will focus on suicide prevention for Generation Z. Devastatingly, the increase in anxiety and depression symptoms among young people in the last 20 years has also increased how many young people lose their lives to suicide. The CDC reports that after little change between 2001 and

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