Depression in Adolescent Boys

Men’s mental health advocate and clinician, Ethan Getchell, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW in this episode to talk about mental health and depression signs in children and teens, specifically for males. He describes covert depression and how it may manifest and talks about the role societal conditioning for male expression plays a role in depression for boys. Together they talk about anger as an emotion, what it looks like, why it is so commonly manifested for boys, and how to help teach healthier outlets and emotional expression. This episode is full of tips and advice for helping you understand your teen, connect them with resources and outlets, and identify signs that they may need stronger interventions. Check our video chat here! https://youtu.be/rsa5HmOIhjg #parentingteens #teentalk #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FamilyWellness #depressioninkids #teensuicide #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidestories #resiliency #ParentingSupport #TherapyTalk #accidentalexperts #brycehamiltonlcsw #parentingtips #mensmentalhealth #teenadvice #depressioninteens #depression #anxiety #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #zerosuicide #heyman Resources: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 For more resources, free guides and training please visit:https://zerosuicide.edc.org/resources-parents Ethan Getchell is a clinician, writer, and advocate for men’s mental health. He serves as a Clinical Social Work Fellow at Michigan Medicine’s Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, where he provides therapy for individuals facing depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. After losing his younger brother, Austin, to suicide, Ethan turned his grief into purpose by speaking, writing, and building communities that equip young men and their families with tools for resilience. His work has reached millions through his Hey Man newsletter, viral social media content, and keynote speeches. Today, Ethan is here to share his story, his expertise, and practical tools for building hope and connection. Learn more:www.heyman.pro https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethangetchell Follow Accidental Experts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556689800126Instagram: @accidental_expert_familyYouTube: @AccidentalExpertsFamilyTiktok: @Accidental_expertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-hamilton-lscsw-b6770057/Email us: [email protected]