Teen Mental Health

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

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Tips for Teachers: How to Respond When Students Disclose Mental Health Problems

When a student discloses mental health problems to a teacher, it’s important for the teacher to respond with sensitivity, support, and appropriate action. The way teachers handle these conversations can significantly impact the student’s well-being and willingness to seek help. Tips for Teachers for When Students Disclose Mental Health Problems 1. Create a Safe and […]

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How to Know When It’s Time to Seek Professional Mental Health Care?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of life, pushing through stress, anxiety, or sadness without really stopping to think about our mental health. However, our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health, and knowing when to seek professional mental health care is crucial to maintaining

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Analysis Paralysis: Prevent Overthinking from Sabotaging Your Decision-Making

Analysis paralysis is a state of mind that affects many people. When faced with a task, problem, or decision, the mind begins to overthink solutions, emotionally paralyzing a person from picking and executing an action plan. Often, doubt, hesitation, and procrastination come forward during this immobilizing paralysis. Emotions and the block to momentum and motivation

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How to Be Happy: 6 priorities for a robust mind, body, and soul

In this uplifting episode, “Happiness Unlocked,” Dr. Jodi shares the six strategies for generating happiness in your life and relationships. She helps you engage in your agency to impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being where it matters most.  Diving into the science and art of living a joyful, fulfilling life, we’ll explore six powerful

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Youth Mental Health Crisis Whys and What to Dos

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of a mental health crisis among young people worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the uncertainties of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified these challenges,

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Understanding News Anxiety: Processing Triggering Current Events

News Anxiety: Processing Triggering Current Events (Therapist Mom Live-Stream Episode 9) Is the world going to hell in a handbasket? 🌍🔥 Check out my latest video, “News Anxiety: Processing Triggering Current Events,” to gain valuable insights on navigating the overwhelming news cycles plaguing our every screen. Learn how to reduce worry and anxiety while increasing

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Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Improve Your Performance

In this episode, Dr. Jodi and Lily discuss grounding techniques to help calm anxiety, flashbacks, nervousness, and more. In fact, grounding techniques can help you prepare for any situation, whether you expect it to be good or bad. By cultivating a practice of grounding oneself, you can improve your mindset and prepare your body for

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Act the Way You Want to Feel: Transform Negative Emotions Fast

If you want a different experience you have to perform it. Adopting behaviors associated with desired emotions can create positive feedback loops, leading to genuine emotional shifts. This approach, often referred to as “fake it till you make it,” highlights the powerful interplay between actions and feelings, advocating for proactive behavior change as a means

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