Teens & Mental Health
Wit & Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. This may be a passing thought that happens once or something that a child may be thinking about more actively. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life? Then, what do you do if they mention something concerning? Listen in as Dr. Alexis speaks with a professor of psychology and neuroscience and researcher, Dr. Mitch Prinstein, to get specific tips on how to support teens’ mental health.
Resources from the Show
Access Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents (Effective Child Therapy)
Learn more about Dr. Mitch Prinstein’s Research (Dr. Mitch Prinstein)
Get free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, 24/7 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Find a psychologist near you (American Psychological Association, Psychologist Locator)
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Host
ALEXIS MORENO, PSYD, MA, MS - SHE/HER
CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST, TELEHEALTH WELLNESS & SPECIALTY COACH, & HEALTH CORRESPONDENT
Dr. Moreno is passionate about the interplay between mass media communications, culture, and personal factors. Which explains her academic pursuits. She has a Doctorate in Community Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor of Science in both Television Broadcasting and Psychology. The more time she spends studying psychological theory, researching human behavior, and working in the community, the more she is inspired by the power of systematically addressing personal and social issues. She has worked as a health educator with middle and high school students, provided psychotherapy with children, families, and couples recovering from violence and trauma, and treated adults on parole and in maximum security psychiatric hospitals suffering with severe mental illness. Dr. Moreno uses an ecological and biopsychosocial approach to every case conceptualization and collaboratively works with teams in a respectful, humanistic style. Passionate about working with diverse clientele, she tailors her interventions and presentations to engage and meet the needs of every stakeholder involved.
GUEST
MITCH PRINSTEIN, PHD, ABPP
JOHN VAN SETERS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AND ASSISTANT DEAN, HONORS CAROLINA
Mitch Prinstein is the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and accepts doctoral students from both the Clinical Psychology Program and the Developmental Psychology Program. Mitch’s research uses a developmental psychopathology framework to understand how adolescents’ interpersonal experiences, particularly among peers, are associated with depression, self-injury, and health risk behaviors.