Teen Mental Health

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

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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, “How to Be Happy: 6 Priorities for a Robust Mind, body, and Soul,” 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

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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

Watch this Talk Show Episode, “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 compassion and agency. Discover coping strategies to empower yourself in the face of triggering events. News programs aim to capture viewers

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Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Improve Your Performance

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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Setting Boundaries in Your Personal Relationships

Setting personal boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. Boundaries define what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior from others. We need them because they provide safety, mutual respect, understanding, belonging, as well as allow for us to be vulnerable. In this episode, Dr. Jodi discusses the importance of self-awareness in identifying your own limits and

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What to Say When You Talk To Yourself

In this uplifting episode, Dr. Jodi emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and kindness in inner dialogue. She explores how self-talk impacts our mental well-being and overall outlook on life because our minds hear everything we say and explains how and why we judge ourselves harshly to prevent others from thinking we are unworthy of belonging.

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