Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhD

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. No one can ignore the impact the pandemic had on our collective mental health, especially those of our children. Before the pandemic, approximately 5.8 million kids between the ages of 13-17 had a diagnosis of anxiety. These days the mental health community estimates it closer to almost half of all teens in the U.S. are experiencing anxiety. But we have some hope for all of us parents. Not all anxiety is bad. As a matter of fact, healthy anxiety can help build resilience. And once you know the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, you can better support your kids and their well-being. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. is a Psychologist, Author, and Co-host "Ask Lisa" podcast. Lisa specializes in untangling family life and is the mom to two teenagers. Dr. Damour talks with us about what healthy anxiety looks like in our kids and what unhealthy anxiety looks like, as well as what we can do to support our kids as they navigate these feelings of anxiety in their everyday life. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources We Shared:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.noguiltmom.com/hampr/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hampr</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">–</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Use our code NOGUILT10 for $10 off your annual membership!</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hampr</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is an on-demand laundry service that let’s you order wash & fold services for delivery right to your door with next-day turnaround!</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hampr</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">members get 4 custom-designed, pop-up laundry baskets with a unique QR code. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://drlisadamour.com/resources/podcast/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ask Lisa Podcast</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">-  Raising kids can