SOL#31: Youth in Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

**Friends, please note that this episode was recorded before the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, TX. Depression and anxiety are on dramatic rise for teenagers and young people.  Pandemic disruption, impacts from being the first "social media generation," sleep deprivation, and higher levels of disconnection from meaningful relationships, on top of the normal emotional and mental challenges of teenage years, are all combining to have devastating effects on today's teens. Dr. Sam and Krissi Dallas are experienced youth pastors, teachers, and author.  With a heart for teenagers and their families, and with over forty years of combined experience working with youth, Sam and Krissi have witnessed the significant rise in mental health challenges for teens in recent years.   This episode is the second half of Stacee and Doug's interview with Sam and Krissi.  In this episode, Sam and Krissi share practical steps for teens, parents and youth leaders for improving mental health and also share from their own personal experiences over the last several years of finding resilience and hope in dealing with some significant health challenges.  Change can happen; there is hope even in what can feel hopeless for many families. We invite you to listen to the first half or the interview with Sam and Krissi in last week's episode and listen to the rest of the conversation in today's episode.  Thank you for joining with us to build a community of hope for those who struggle with mental health and for those who love and support them! Dr. Sam Dallas (DMin) is the Student Ministry and Family Pastor for Chisholm Summit Community Church in Burleson, TX.   Sam is a professor of student ministry and Christian apologetics.  Learn more about Sam and his work with teenagers @ cscchurch.org. Krissi Dallas is the author of seven young adult fiction novels, including the Kindle Vella Production Wish Upon a Streaming Star and the  Phantom Island Series.  Find all of Krissi's novels and more information about her at KrissiDallas.com.