Nimble Youth
Nimble Youth
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Nimble Youth podcast, where we provide expert insights and valuable resources for parents navigating the complexities of their children's mental health. We empower parents to nurture healthy minds in children, teens, and young adults through real conversations.
Our team of seasoned professionals, including physicians, therapists and educators, delve into pressing topics, share research-based strategies, and offer practical advice for fostering mental and emotional well-being within your family.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Each episode tackles critical issues related to children's mental health, such as anxiety and depression, ADHD, and the impact of technology on youth. For instance, Episode 7 examines the challenges adolescent boys face with screen time and how it relates to mental health, while Episode 6 addresses the increasing rates of anxiety and depression among adolescent girls, providing research-backed strategies for parents.
Welcome to the Nimble Youth podcast, where we provide expert insights and valuable resources for parents navigating the complexities of their children’s mental health. We empower parents to nurture healthy minds in children, teens, and young adults through real conversations.
Our team of seasoned professionals, including physicians, therapists and educators, delve into pressing topics, share research-based strategies, and offer practical advice for fostering mental and emotional well-being within your family.
Summary
In this episode of the Nimble Youth Podcast, host Matt Butterman and pediatric mental health expert Dr. Gretchen Hoyle delve into the complexities of ADHD and anxiety in children and teens. They discuss the prevalence of these overlapping conditions, the effects of medications on each other, and the importance of addressing both issues simultaneously. The conversation highlights the risks of untreated ADHD and anxiety, the challenges parents face in seeking treatment, and the need for a balanced approach to medication. Ultimately, the episode aims to provide hope and guidance for parents navigating these difficult topics.
Takeaways
- About 40% of kids with ADHD also have anxiety.
- Treating ADHD without addressing anxiety can worsen anxiety symptoms.
- SSRIs can sometimes activate ADHD symptoms in children.
- Monotherapy may not be effective for kids with both ADHD and anxiety.
- Parents often find it easier to treat ADHD than anxiety.
- There is a stigma around using medication for anxiety in children.
- Managing anxiety is crucial; you can’t just grit through it.
- Untreated ADHD can lead to significant academic and social issues.
- There is a higher risk of substance abuse with untreated ADHD.
- Early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for children.
Titles
Navigating ADHD and Anxiety in Youth
The Interplay of ADHD and Anxiety Medications
Sound bites
“Sometimes SSRIs can activate ADHD symptoms.”
“Monotherapy doesn’t always work for ADHD and anxiety.”
“Hopeful takeaways for parents feeling overwhelmed.”
Chapters
00:00 Understanding ADHD and Anxiety Overlap
02:08 The Impact of Medications on ADHD and Anxiety
07:58 Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy
09:39 Parental Perspectives on Treating ADHD and Anxiety
17:35 Risks of Untreated ADHD and Anxiety
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