Part 2: Understanding What Young People Are Really Going Through - Dr Hayley Watson (Clinical Psychologist)
About this episode
In this episode, Dr Hayley Watson discusses the emotional challenges faced by teenagers, including loneliness, motivation, and body image, while providing practical tools for support.
In Part 2 with Dr Haley Watson, we dive deeper into the emotional world of teenagers - covering loneliness, low motivation, depression, and body image. We unpack why loneliness can feel so intense, how to support teens who seem flat or withdrawn, and why motivation often isn’t about “laziness” at all. Dr Haley shares practical tools to help both parents and teens navigate these challenges with more understanding and less pressure. We also explore body image, perfectionism, and the powerful reminder that how we feel about ourselves isn’t fixed by how we look. This episode is honest, practical, and full of perspective for anyone supporting a teen or remembering what it felt like to be one. What we cover: Loneliness and feeling excluded Low motivation vs depression “Do better to feel better” Small, practical ways to support teens Body image and redefining beauty Key Takeaway - You are not the problem - the measurement is. Connect with Dr Hayley and Open Parachute Open Parachute – in-school youth mental health program Follow Open Parachute on Instagram Follow Dr Hayley on Instagram Connect with Jules Get Jules’ Newsletter – a letter each week with personal antidotes, recipes…
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