Author and speaker Christy Boulware joins Blake to discuss teenage anxiety and mental health. The conversation centers on how anxiety manifests differently in teenagers compared to adults, highlighting symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, stomachaches, and a tendency to isolate. Both Blake and Christy share their personal experiences with anxiety from childhood through adulthood, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing anxiety in teenagers. They also stress the critical role parents play in having open and honest conversations with their children about mental health, aiming to equip both parents and teens with tools to navigate anxiety effectively.

In this episode, you'll be able to…

• Gain insights into how anxiety manifests differently in teens compared to adults, including common symptoms and behaviors to look out for.
• Learn about specific physical and emotional indicators, such as insomnia, headaches, stomach aches, isolation, and increased comparison behaviors.
• Discover practical techniques for helping your child manage anxiety, including the importance of having open conversations and providing a balance of space and support.

Christy is the author of Nervous Breakthrough – available everywhere now!

To connect with Christy…

Website: christyboulware.com

Instagram: @christymboulware

Facebook: @christy.boulware

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