I am thrilled to reconnect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge today!  Dr. Roseann is a much-loved guest with our listeners who appeared previously in episodes 174 and 273. Known for her incredible expertise in pediatric mental health, she mixes traditional and non-traditional methods to care for her young patients.  In this episode, we focus on the needs of teens and young adults and the unique challenges they currently face. We review the latest research relevant to shaping the mental health of the younger generation, covering topics from building resilience to navigating nutritional choices with university-level students to avoiding and addressing disordered eating behavior patterns. We explore strategies for addressing various issues, including sleepovers, acne in kids with special needs, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and intrinsic motivation. Additionally, Dr. Roseann sheds light on suicide, suicidal ideations, and the lack of stress tolerance in young people today and shares valuable insights into supplementation that has proven effective within her patient population. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How the pandemic impacted the mental health of teenagers How to help your kid become more comfortable socially How to go about finding mental health providers qualified to work with children, teens, and young adults What can universities do to support better nutrition on campuses? How to address food intolerances in teenagers Dr. Roseann describes the QEEG brain mapping process How to help kids overcome their anxiety about sleepovers Some helpful advice for overcoming acne How to manage behavioral issues in kids with special needs How to help your child become more regulated to allow them to achieve at a higher level  How can families support young adults with suicidal ideations in a way that is helpful and not harmful? What can universities do to foster an emotionally healthy and supportive environment? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge On her website Dr. Roseann compiled a free guide for you! 147 Therapist-Endorsed Self-Regulation Strategies for Children: A Practical Guide for Parents Article written by Elizabeth Powell, Program Officer of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Brain Scans Reveal How COVID Pandemic Affected Teenagers Previous Episodes Featuring Dr. Roseann Ep. 174 – Identifying and Treating Your Children’s Mental Health: How We Can Be Their Greatest Support with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Ep. 273 Optimizing Mental Health with Myo-Inositol: Evidence-Based Strategies with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge