Knitting as a Coping Mechanism for Teen Mental Health

Could the answer to helping kids cope with post-pandemic anxiety involve picking up a needle and yarn? In this episode, we’re sitting down with my mom and grandmother to talk about teenage mental health struggles and knitting.Knitting is a great way to relieve stress because you have to focus on the task at hand. Your mind isn’t allowed to wander to the things you were worried about.Look, I’m no doctor, but I would still prescribe anyone a couple of hours of knitting when feeling stressed.🧶 Post-COVID mental health issues affect teenagers too: maybe knitting can help. 00:29🤩 Knitting tradition in Alex’s family. 02:38🍻 Knitting in groups and even in pubs: a form of fun and socializing.03:38👵 Knitting is passed out through generations: no classes or YouTube tutorials like now. 05:56☯️ The relaxing effect of knitting during the winter: it reduces your screen time.  07:30  🙃 Knitting is rewarding, and it connects you to your inner child too. 09:30🤔 There is not enough knitting content for kids out there. 12:47😇 Knitting teaches you patience.14:50🧸 Knitted wild animal friends book by Louise Crowther is so cute and beautiful. 🌟 Alex would love to have more friends in knitting: starting a knitting club? 17:53🧠 Mental health themes and stress were not discussed before when my grandmother was young. 18:20🎯 Knitting will help you to communicate better. 19:25Links:🎯 Connect with us: www.ascendnow.org