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Mar 2023
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#331: Why Is Anxiety on the Rise with K...

Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist
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Anxiety is on the rise among both youth and adults with a full 32% of teens struggling with some level of anxiety, 9% having an anxiety diagnosis, and 20% of adults having an anxiety-related diagnosis. What tools can we teach to our kids early and all the way through childhood to help them cope with life's uncertainty with more confidence and acceptance?

Kyle suffered from social anxiety as a teen but learned to overcome it and has gone on to become a mental health advocate, speaker, author, and social media influencer who is passionate about solving the problems associated with poor mental health in the world and the impact they have on our communities, especially teens and youth.



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