E34 - Understanding Your Teen's Mind and Mood

About this episode

Sonia Dong and psychologist Nadia D'Iuso discuss the challenges parents face with their teens and provide strategies for support.

What’s “normal” and what warrants concern? Host Sonia Dong sits down with psychologist Nadia D'Iuso to explore the real challenges parents face as their children move through adolescence. Whether your teen is struggling with stress, anxiety, academic pressure, or peer relationships, this conversation offers a compassionate glimpse into the adolescent mind, as well as and actionable tools to help you support them. Nadia draws on her extensive experience working with teens in both clinical and community settings to share practical, evidence-based strategies to help families thrive. About Nadia D'Iuso Nadia D'Iuso is a psychologist and co-founder of Crosstown Psychology and Wellness Clinic. She has worked with teens and their parents, helping with mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, difficulties regulating emotions, body image concerns, focus and concentration. Nadia offers actionable evidence-based strategies that can help both teens and parents navigate stressful situations and feel seen and empowered in the process. Follow Nadia on Instagram @crosstownpsych and learn more about her work on her website. Did you like this episode? Remember to review, follow and share…

People in this episode

Host: Sonia Dong

Guest: Nadia D'Iuso

Topics covered

• adolescence
• mental health
• parenting
• stress
• anxiety
• teen relationships

Keywords

• teen mental health
• parenting tips
• adolescent stress
• anxiety in teens
• emotional regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crosstown Psychology and Wellness Clinic

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