7: When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

Anxiety often serves as a normal and useful warning system - an emotional alarm that rings when something isn't right. Lisa discusses the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, and explains how anxiety changes the activity of the heart and lungs. She provides tips on how to counter anxiety by harnessing the connection between the lungs and the brain. 

What is the difference between sadness and depression? When should we be concerned about the possibility of suicide? Lisa and Reena also consider common warning signs. The show ends on an upbeat note about effective psychological interventions for treating anxiety and depression.

Email your questions for Dr. Lisa to: asklisa@drlisadamour.com

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2020-09-22 32 min

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