44% of Teens Feel Hopeless—Here's What Doctors Are Missing

Did you know this stat?! 🤯 The CDC says that nearly 1 in 2 high school students have persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. These statistics are devastating… But these teens aren’t just a part of a statistic. They are sons, daughters, siblings, students, athletes, and so much more! They are so loved and are the future of our country. And right now, our teens are not okay. 😞Many doctors run straight to calling it a chemical imbalance in the brain and immediately push antidepressants. 💊 As this may be helpful in some cases, what if the issue isn't just a chemical imbalance? What if it’s something so much deeper? Here’s what many doctors and providers are missing: anxiety and depression are often symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system… Not a lack of serotonin. To hear the full story, listen to this episode from Dr. Sheppard. We've seen teens go from shut down and anxious… to engaged, empowered, and excited about life again. 🥲 Not because we “treat” depression or anxiety, but because we help clear the stress, stuckness, and dysregulation at the root of it all. 💯If you’re a parent who’s exhausted, scared, and desperate for real answers… You are seriously not alone. And there may be another way.Your teen’s story isn’t over. There’s so much healing ahead. Let’s take the first step together. 🫶After watching this video, click the link in our bio to connect with our team and send this post to someone who needs it! ❣️#pxdocs / #anxietyinteens / #depressioninteens / anxious teenager / natural tips for anxiety / dysautonomia