Why Is My Kid So Stressed?

Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School

Is teen life really that stressful? Are adults over-diagnosing teen "anxiety"? Join this insightful conversation with veteran teen therapist and speaker, Mary Naimie. Mary gives us the real scoop on today's teen pressures, discusses their legitimacy, and suggests ways parents can navigate a whole new adolescent world.

Mary Naimie, LCSW, is an Orange County-based licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and Brain Health Coach who specializes in treating high-achieving teens. Over the past 20 years, she has worked with hundreds of adolescents suffering from stress and high anxiety and has developed coping mechanisms for both teens and their parents. Mary received her Master's from UC Berkeley and speaks regularly on how teens and families can manage the pressures of today's competitive college prep environment.