The Anxiety Epidemic: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Health Crisis | Dr. Jared Balmer
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Jared Balmer, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist, and founder of Waypoint Academy, a residential treatment center specializing in severe anxiety and OCD in adolescents. Dr. Balmer takes us deep into the root causes of the anxiety epidemic affecting today’s youth, from social media dependence to parental overprotection, and explains why exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold standard for treatment.
We explore how modern lifestyles contribute to rising anxiety and depression rates, what parents can do to foster resilience in their children, and why real-world social interactions are the key to emotional well-being. If you're a parent, educator, or professional seeking to understand how to break the cycle of anxiety, this conversation is full of practical insights and transformative advice.
"The best antidote to anxiety is creating a family environment where people actually talk to each other." – Dr. Jared Balmer
Tune in now for a powerful discussion on mental health, treatment strategies, and how we can help the next generation thrive.
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