Parenting
Supporting Anxious Teenagers
Levels of anxiety in our teenagers are rising rapidly, and Irish 11-15-year-olds are the second highest in Europe to present with emotional issues. In this talk, Mary explains how anxiety impacts our teenagers and explains how changes in the teenage brain make it more susceptible to mental health issues. She then offers parents practical advice on how to support their teenagers during difficult times, helping them to manage their fears and become more resilient. She then offers parents practical advice on how to support their teenagers during difficult times, helping them to manage their fears and become more resilient.
Course Content
Understanding the teenage brain and how it impacts on behavior
How anxiety impacts our teenager’s brains and bodies.
How best to support teenagers struggling with anxiety
Advice on the role of the parent in reducing teenage anxiety
Tutor
Dr. Mary O'Kane is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies, and Education. Her research interests include childhood transitions; self-esteem and wellbeing, and the value of play. She runs a monthly Parenting Slot on Ireland AM discussing a broad range of parenting and childhood issues while also responding to viewers parenting queries. She is also a regular contributor to the Alison Curtis Show on Today FM. She gives public talks on a range of topics related to child wellbeing, parenting, and education, and is well known for her humorous down to earth approach.
Supporting Anxious Teenagers
In this talk, Mary explains how anxiety impacts our teenagers and explains how changes in the teenage brain make it more susceptible to mental health issues.
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