Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 with Kyla Yorkowski on David's Saturday Night Sit Back

Send us Fan MailI have the privilege of sharing insights from Kyla, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Austen Teen Therapy with extensive experience counseling local teens. As someone who interacts closely with teens, I'm dedicating this episode to them and the challenges they face in 2024. While this episode caters to teenagers, its message is equally vital for parents, siblings, friends, or anyone regularly in contact with teenagers. Tune in as Kyla and I discuss essential mental health topics affecting teens today. Download the Dialectic behavior therapy workbook for free here: https://cursosdepsicologia.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/THEDIA1.pdf ACC is offering free tuition to kids graduating (or getting GED/equivalent) this year for 3-5 years depending on their degree! Access resources and more information here: https://sites.austincc.edu/free-tuition/free-college-tuition-program/ Find out more about Kyla here: https://www.austinteentherapy.com/lindsaytestimonials This Saturday, Kyla and I sit back to chirp about: Introduction (00:00) In this episode, Kyla shares her journey from growing up with siblings in Seattle to becoming a therapist, drawing from her own high school experiences. Teen Mental Health Challenges (27:10) Delving into the world of teenage mental health, Kyla discusses common factors among her clients and explores why some young men tend to dismiss stressful emotions. The Importance of Emotions (33:10) Exploring the necessity of all emotions, even the ones we dislike, Kyla sheds light on their crucial role in mental well-being. Impact of Social Media (37:55) Kyla offers her insights on the influence of social media on teenagers' lives and mental health perspectives. Overcoming Social Anxiety (50:06) Discover practical tools to combat social anxiety and foster healthier social interactions. Body Image and Dysmorphia (53:31) Explore the complexities of body image and body dysmorphia, and strategies for cultivating a positive self-image. Early Intervention (1:01:51) Kyla addresses the significance of early intervention in mental health issues, discussing why clients as young as 10 seek therapy. Understanding Self-Harm (1:07:55) Insight into the motivations behind self-harm and the psychological dynamics involved. Suicide Prevention (1:17:45) Exploring the gender disparity in suicide rates and strategies for suicide prevention among young people, with Kyla's hopeful perspective. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (1:32:42) Kyla explains dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and its effectiveness in managing emotions and behaviors. Social Media and Self-Diagnosis (1:47:40) Kyla's final reflections on the relationship between social media and self-diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of professional guidance. The Ultimate Question (1:55:46) The host poses a profound and impactful question to Kyla, delving into deeper insights. Kyla's Gift to the World (2:02:44) Discover Kyla's profound contribution to the world, reflecting her mission and purpose as a therapist. This episode offers invaluable insights into mental health challenges faced by young adults in the United States, providing practical tools and perspectives for navigating these crucial issues. Well-being, Awareness, Men’s Mental Health, Social, Addiction, Stress, Condition, Counseling, Injury, Helpline, Autism, Major depressive episode, dialectical behavior therapy workbookSupport the showhttps://www.dsnsb.com/