Breaking Down the Gen Z Mental Health Crisis | Episode 47 with Jessica and Lauren

Mental health diagnoses are skyrocketing, especially in young people, and we wanted to understand why. We dig into the numbers around anxiety, depression, suicide, autism, and ADHD, and explore the potential causes behind these trends. From social media and sleep deprivation to environmental toxins and dietary chemicals, we look at the many factors contributing to the current mental health crisis.We also question how much of the rise is about awareness and how much is deeper: like neurological changes, cultural shifts, or a desire to find identity in a diagnosis. Whether it’s plastic in our brains or policies that fail to prioritize prevention, there’s a lot to unpack. If you’re wondering what’s really going on with mental health in America, this conversation goes there.Join hosts Jessica Eisenstat, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Dr. Lauren LaRose, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as they dive into raw and real conversations about all things kids. These two moms, who also happen to be mental health professionals, bring humor, debate, and a hefty dose of mom realness to every episode. From tackling children’s mental health to the daily chaos of parenting, nothing is off-limits.Follow The Little Brain CampaignInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/Website: https://www.littlebraincampaign.com/Check out Is My Child a Monster? A Parenting Skills PodcastWebsite: ismychildamonster.com