This episode focuses on understanding loneliness in the teenage years. The talking points include:
- Loneliness is common – especially in your teens.
- Young people suffer from loneliness more than any other age group.
- Loneliness can occur even when we’re surrounded by people. It’s a feeling of being disconnected – not seen, not heard, not understood
- Understanding negative impacts of loneliness.
- Depression
- Higher risks for substance abuse or risky behavior
- Physical problems can even happen because of loneliness.
- Understanding the benefits of loneliness.
- Creates empathy
- A chance to get to know yourself and connect with YOU
- An opportunity to try new groups and people and adventures
- Things to do when you feel lonely.
- Name it to tame it
- Focus on connection rather than numbers of people
- Get creative
- Take care of yourself (sleep and exercise)
- And more…
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