In this week's episode of the Fear Less Podcast, Zack sits down with Dr. Caroline Trustey, a licensed professional counselor who holds a PhD in counseling from UNC Greensboro and currently works at all-girls private school in Washinton, D.C. In this episode, she shares her innovative perspective on how to support youth mental health within the school system and discusses the initiatives she has undertaken to ensure that social-emotional support is integrated into the everyday curriculum at her school, making it accessible for all students. This conversation delves into the many challenges faced by adolescents today, including the impact of social media and the importance of destigmatizing mental health support in educational settings.

Dr. Trustey also shares her unique perspective of working in a single-gender educational setting. She discusses the benefits of working with all girls, emphasizing how this dynamic can create a supportive culture that can be empowering for young women. With her expertise and experience in working with adolescent girls, Dr. Trustey shares insights on common stressors that adolescent girls face, the importance of holding space for emotional expression, and how her school focuses on a holistic approach to student well-being. This episode is packed with valuable information for educators, parents, and mental health professionals looking to better understand and support the intersection between adolescent mental health and education.

Zack's Hack: In this week's anxiety hack Zack talks about social media and its impact on anxiety.

Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.