Episode 006: Navigating Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use in the U.S.

Why are so many teenagers in the U.S. struggling with their mental health— and what can we do about it? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sitara Weerakoon— a renowned public health scientists and mental health advocate— to dive deep into the urgent crisis of adolescent mental health and its intersection with substance abuse in the U.S! From the rising anxiety and depression levels to the growing ties between mental distress, social media use and drug abuse, we unpack what’s really going on behind the headlines and what needs to change from a public health perspective.