What to Know About Teen Depression

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If you're a parent to a teen or have teens you love, listen in. Today we're talking about teen depression--what to look for and what to do when you identify that a teen you love may be depressed. With all that is going on in our world it's so important to recognize the warning signs and have a plan when depression enters the picture. Dr. Jim Coil joins us and shares a lot of very helpful information and wisdom.

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Dr. Jim Coil, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has provided counseling services in the San Diego area for more than 25 years. Dr. Coil has worked extensively with adolescents, young adults, professional athletes, musicians and artists, collegiate athletes, and adults with struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addictions including chemical dependency and sexual addictions, family dynamics associated with addiction, and individuals post-treatment and in recovery. "My approach to counseling is to develop a respectful and meaningful connection with each client through compassion and understanding. I provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to nurture self-understanding and support. I combine insight and guidance to equip you to have the skills to better manage your life, and in the process, obtain overall wellness, greater peace and joy."

Mentioned in the episode:

• Article by Dr. Jim Coil: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide
• Research by Dr. Jean Twenge regarding social media.

Connect with Dr. Jim Coil:
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