About this episode

Dr. Jerry Weichman shares practical tools for parents to model resilience and support teen mental health in a stressful world.

Hi Parents! Raising teens in today’s world can feel overwhelming, especially when stress, burnout, and mental health challenges seem more common than ever. Many parents are doing their best to support their teens, but aren’t always sure what actually helps - or how their own stress may be influencing the dynamic at home. In this episode, Dr. Jerry Weichman, clinical psychologist and adolescent specialist with nearly three decades of experience, shares what he’s learned from working with thousands of families navigating these exact challenges. His approach focuses on empowering parents with practical tools and strategies that support both teen mental health and the overall well-being of the family. The conversation explores how resilience is not just something we teach our teens, but something we model through our own behaviours, reactions, and mindset. Dr. Weichman breaks down how everyday family interactions can either support or strain a teen’s mental health, and how small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference over time. We also dive into the early signs of stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm in teens, along with realistic ways to respond that don’t add more…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Crnogorac

Guest: Dr. Jerry Weichman

Topics covered

• teen mental health
• resilience
• parenting strategies
• stress management
• family dynamics

Keywords

• teen anxiety
• mental health
• parenting
• resilience
• stress
• burnout
• family interactions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Weichman Clinic

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