ReThinking: Improving teen mental health with Lisa Damour

This interview podcast features organizational psychologist Adam Grant interviewing clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about adolescent mental health. The conversation begins with Dr. Damour's personal experience with adolescence and transitions into a discussion of the current adolescent mental health "crisis," exploring its causes and dispelling common misconceptions. Dr. Damour emphasizes the importance of strong adult relationships for teenagers' well-being, challenging the notion that peer relationships are paramount. She also offers practical advice for parents, such as establishing sensible phone usage rules and understanding that teenagers' emotional outbursts at home may simply be a release of stress accumulated throughout the school day. The interview concludes with a lightning round, covering topics like the best and worst advice for parents of teens, and Dr. Damour's insights from revising her book, "Untangled."