Ep. 023 - Scott Kolbaba, MD - The Alarming Rise of Teen Depression & Suicide

Scott Kolbaba, MD is a physician who works in the adolescent psychiatric unit of Northwestern Medicine and is the author of two bestselling books 'Physicians' Untold Stories' and 'Clara's Magic Garden'.In the last decade, mental illness has been on the rise at an alarming rate. More and more people are suffering from anxiety and depression, leading to a scary increase in suicide rates. Teenagers are one of the groups that have been heavily affected by this in recent years.Dr. Scott shares his insights about how much teen depression has increased over the last few years and the delicate situation parents have to deal with to help their children effectively. He also shares clues to look out for in teenagers to detect early signs of mental illness and ways parents can help them navigate those times, providing all the help they need.From preventing suicide attempts to creating more connection and understanding with teenagers, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about mental health among teens, what causes it, and techniques that can be applied to save a life.In this episode, you will learn:Causes of teen depressionPreventive actions for mental illness among teensRelationship between purpose and depressionSigns to look out for in teenagersCommunication techniques that invite opennessWhy girls are at higher risks than boys when it comes to depressionPlus much more...0:00 Intro01:48 Preventive actions for teen depression06:43 How to talk to teenagers 07:48 How to help teens find their passion10:58 Depression signs and what to look for14:53 Differences between mental illness and puberty18:58 Main causes of depression among teens25:33 Clinical depression vs sadness28:53 Why people contemplate their lives30:23 Boys vs girls suicide attempts 34:13 How to help boys and men open up38:08 Communication problems, how to communicate better44:48 How purpose helps to battle depression50:33 How physicians/therapists deal with heartbreaking stories57:23 Closing question59:03 How to get in touch with Dr. ScottFollow Dr. Scott Kolbaba:Website: https://www.clarasmagicgardenbook.com/Phone: (630) 668 - 5985Let's Connect.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmcianci/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanielMCianciYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@redefiningwisdomEmail: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/contact-2/Website: https://www.redefiningwisdom.com/