EP 72: Why Are Americans— Especially Teens— So Depressed, And What Can We Do About It?

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There have been a lot of really troubling headlines recently about the declining mental health of teens and the increasing rates of depression and suicide— particularly amongst teenage girls, but also amongst teenage boys. What’s behind it? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Plus– what’s the real key to happiness, or at least contentment, regardless of your age?

We’re joined by Niro Feliciano, a cognitive psychotherapist and best selling author. You can often see her speaking on the 3rd Hour of the TODAY Show, NBC News Now, and also in print at Oprah Daily, Parents.com, InStyle and Real Simple Magazines– where she shares tips and strategies around mental health and parenting. She is the author of “This Book Won’t Make You Happy- 8 Keys to Finding True Contentment” and the podcast host of “All Things Life.” Niro is also a mother of four.

Links:

https://www.nirofeliciano.com/

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This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment