Ep. 103: Anxiety & Gap Years
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Is my teen suffering from anxiety?
Many teenagers suffer from moderate to severe anxiety. In episode 103 of the podcast, we’ll share symptoms to look for and ways that you can support teens throughout adolescence.
We’ll also talk about the growing number of teens taking gap years and whether or not a gap year may be a good solution for your family!
Don’t miss these useful resources on anxiety and gap years.
- AACAP: Your Adolescent – Anxiety and Avoidant Disorders
- Counseling Today: Five Pragmatic Tools to Become a Non-Anxious Presence
- USNews: How a Gap Year Prepares Students for College
- Teen Life Podcast: Anxiety with Mark DeYoung | Back-to-School Anxiety | Social Awkwardness | Mental Health Update | Meditation
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
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About Us
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
