Are We Making Our Kids More Anxious? Dr. Chinwé Williams

Are parents accidentally making their kids more anxious by protecting them from discomfort? Dr. Chinwé Williams joins Preston to explain why anxiety, depression, loneliness, and social avoidance have risen among young people. They discuss the role of smartphones and social media, the disappearance of real-world community, constant exposure to frightening news, trauma, pornography, and the pressure many kids feel to avoid failure. Dr. Chinwé Williams is a Licensed and Board-Certified therapist with expertise spanning a variety of domains, including youth and family mental health, parenting & and trauma recovery. Chinwé has served in academic, corporate, school, and faith-based work settings. She’s also the co-author of the best-selling book Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection and her latest book is: Calm, Courageous, and Connected: A Parent's Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids Chapters: 0:00 Avoidance Is Feeding Kids’ Anxiety 2:20 Is the Youth Mental Health Crisis Real? 5:30 What Is Causing the Mental Health Crisis? 8:08 What Social Media Is Taking Away From Kids 9:32 Why Kids Need “Third Spaces” 12:41 Are Kids Becoming Afraid…