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65: My Depressed Teen Refuses Therapy. How Do I Help?
Season 2 · Episode 65

65: My Depressed Teen Refuses Therapy. How Do I Help?

<p>What are the signs a teen is suffering from depression and needs help? Dr. Lisa explains what you need to watch for. Reena asks what parents should do if their teen refuses help, and how parents can bring up therapy without making a teen feel worse. Lisa explains that teens often worry that they are broken - a narrative that needs to be considered when offering help. Dr. Lisa explains how she found inspiration from an unexpected reality star, Dog the Bounty Hunter and also mentions a major change for licensed clinicians that might make it easier to find the right therapist. </p><br><p><strong><u>Dr. Lisa’s Resource Recommendation</u></strong></p><br><p>PSYPACT is an interstate compact that allows registered psychologists to practice across state boundaries: <a href="https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn <strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by: </strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

January 25, 202227m 48s

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Show Notes

What are the signs a teen is suffering from depression and needs help? Dr. Lisa explains what you need to watch for. Reena asks what parents should do if their teen refuses help, and how parents can bring up therapy without making a teen feel worse. Lisa explains that teens often worry that they are broken - a narrative that needs to be considered when offering help. Dr. Lisa explains how she found inspiration from an unexpected reality star, Dog the Bounty Hunter, and also mentions a major change for licensed clinicians that might make it easier to find the right therapist. 


Dr. Lisa’s Resource Recommendation


PSYPACT is an interstate compact that allows registered psychologists to practice across state boundaries: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About


Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan


Additional resources: 

https://www.drlisadamour.com/


Ask Lisa is produced by: 

Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com


See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.