Stay Calm Don't Panic

Hope is one of the top indicators of mental health, but for many teens it can feel out of reach. Chris and Karlie share practical ideas for encouraging and teaching teens to be hopeful. They also take a look at social media’s effect on how teens see war and how they filter news sources. Don’t miss these useful tips for talking about the war in the Ukraine with teens. Be sure to listen to the end for this week’s tip on identifying triggers, too! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 39: Athletics & Monetization of Youtube - Teen Life Podcast:Ep. 40: Preparing to Launch & The Sex Talk - USAToday: Why It’s So Important to Hope - Psychology Today: Why Hope Matters - Trinity Portfolio Advisors - Topgolf: teenlife.ngo/topgolf - Harvard: Pinker Explains “The Long Peace” - Instagram: Fake Tweet Post - Sharon McMahon: website - Instagram: @sharonsaysso - Instagram: Cherish on The SCARF Trigger Framework . . Visit our web