The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 237 · Duration: 00:25:06 In this episode, Neil and cohost Robin respond to a therapist wondering how to advise parents regarding their depressed or anxious teenagers’ desire to stay home from school. Today we’re hearing from Carmen, a therapist practicing in Los Angeles. Dear Neil, My question is about how […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 236 · Duration: 00:19:32 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a Mom, whose 17-year-old son doesn’t want to talk to her, and wants to move out as soon as he turns 18.  Mitul of Victoria BC writes: My story is similar to Anika’s. I don’t […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 235 · Duration: 00:31:38 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, discuss a New York Times article by Matt Richtel. It’s titled 10 Psychiatric Drugs While in High School, And She Was Far From Alone.  Richtel’s story describes the journey of one teenager who went on a long […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 234 · Duration: 00:22:11 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to questions from a mom concerned that her efforts to offer advice to her adult children have led to hurt feelings and misunderstandings. Mother is Indian and reports that advice-giving from elders is expected. Today we’re […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 233 · Duration: 00:29:50 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to questions from a mom about her ADHD son who resists parental limits, stays up late on devices, and is, overall, going in the wrong direction.  Today we’re answering a follow-up question from Rebecca whose question […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 232 · Duration: 00:31:32 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a Mom, rightfully concerned that her 16 year old daughter is giving cannabis to her 14 year old son.  Daughter is on probation, yet Mom can’t get support from probation or law enforcement to hold […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 231 · Duration: 00:30:09 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to questions from a mom about her young adult son with depression and OCD.  This young man is on medication and getting counseling, but is not engaging with the family or doing anything productive. Today we’re […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 230 · Duration: 00:24:51 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin respond to a mother who is very worried about her anxious and depressed 15 year old daughter.  She doesn’t want to add to her stress, but is concerned that her daughter is not moving forward. Mom has […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 228 · Duration: 00:26:23 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a mother who is concerned that her well functioning 16-year-old daughter has suddenly become oppositional. Today we’re hearing from Amy of Montreal, Canada. Amy writes: Hi Neil, I have an overall good 16-year-old. She does […]