Who would your teen talk to if they were having issues with their mental health? Their friends? A trusted adult? You? If they're hesitant to reach out for help, why? Does stigma play a role?

The Jed Foundation (JED) recently published a report called Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Support Among U.S. Teens (see a summary here if you want a shorter read). The report outlines what young people say stands in the way of reaching out for help when they are struggling.

Today, I'm talking to Dr. Kamla Modi, Senior Director of Design and Impact at JED about this latest research on adolescents and what they see as barriers to mental health support.

Listen in to learn why your teens are particularly hesitant to talk with you about these issues, and what you can do to change that.

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Sources, Resources and Mentions:

The JED Foundation

Exploring Barriers to Mental Health Support Among U.S. Teens  (see a summary here if you want a shorter read)