Most parents (and other adults) want to be able to talk to teenagers and young adults about mental health and mental illness. But, uncertainty and awkwardness often stop well-intentioned people from broaching the subject.
In this episode, we discuss how to have these conversations with the young people in our lives by inviting Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, ch ... Show More
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Bipolar Disorder in Spouses, Family, and Loved Ones
Many people know the term “bipolar disorder,” but few understand what mania actually looks like, how depression presents, or why recognizing the warning signs can be so difficult. In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America ... Show More
20m 4s
Jul 16
Gambling Addiction: Why Some People Can't Just Stop Betting
Most people can buy a lottery ticket, join an office March Madness pool, or place an occasional sports bet without it becoming a problem. So why do some people lose their savings, relationships, careers, and even homes because they can't stop gambling? In this episode, host Gabe ... Show More
29m 1s
Jul 9
Tardive Dyskinesia: A Personal Story for Caregivers and People Living with TD
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply ignored — leaving many people feeling isolated, frustrated, and afraid to speak up. In this episode, we share the deeply personal story of Sherland Peterson, a woman living with tardive dyskinesia, while expl ... Show More
19m 20s
Aug 2025
Helping Teens Navigate a Parent’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Sherman, Episode 146
In this episode of the Child Psych Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michelle Sherman, clinical psychologist and co-author of "I'm Not Alone" a powerful book written for teens who have a parent with mental illness. Dr. Sherman shares insights from decades of research and clinical work, ... Show More
25m 34s
Apr 2023
What Parents Need to Know: Addressing the Rising Trend of Teen Mental Health Issues - a Put It into Practice Episode
<p dir="ltr">In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm giving an overview of Jonathan Haidt's article "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic is International, Part 1: The Anglosphere", <strong><a href= "https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/international-mental-illness-part-one" target ... Show More
15m 54s
Jun 2021
Understanding Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health
Ella and guest, Karl Deisseroth on understanding anxiety, depression and mental health. From the depths of human emotion to why the science can expand our empathy and connectivity; why our view of mental health needs updating; the hidden realms of the mind and the ways in which w ... Show More
33m 4s
Apr 2022
3 Barriers to Mental Health Treatment (and How To Overcome Them)
Have you wanted to get mental health treatment, but run into barriers that you couldn’t overcome? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson answers some of the questions and concerns she's gotten from listeners about finding mental health treatment, including:Do I really need mental he ... Show More
10m 51s
Aug 2025
Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally
Do you feel trapped in a therapy or psychiatry relationship that feels stagnant, unsettling, or just plain wrong? This episode pulls no punches as hosts Gabe Howard — who lives with bipolar disorder — and Dr. Nicole Washington — a board certified psychiatrist — tackle the uncomfo ... Show More
41m 18s