Navigating mental health with teens feat. Dr. Neil Forrest (Osler Health International)

We think teens are scary, but adolescence is a bit of a roller coaster ride, especially in this digital age. Today we face other kinds of issues, especially as we navigate the aftermath of the pandemic and the rise of social media. There are new challenges when parenting teens; at the forefront is how these challenges impact their mental health.In the second episode of the latest season of Growing Pains, Dr Neil Forrest of Osler Health International shares how parents can help teens struggling with their mental health. Discover some meaningful insights on how to spot and deal with mental health issues in teenagers, some important facts about the teenage brain and some useful advice on how we can work with teens during this period of their lives. Further readingSigns of depression in teens - when to seek helpTeens - their physical, sexual and mental healthFeatured voicesAngela Neo, host of the Growing Pains podcast and mother of two.Sufyan Saad, is a lifestyle writer at The Honeycombers. He was previously at HoneyKids Asia.Dr Neil Forrest is the go-to for adolescent health-related concerns. Known for his calm, non-judgemental approach, he is the ‘safe space’ for teens (and their worried parents)! Osler Health believes mental health is as important as physical health and is known for its ethical approach to healthcare (even providing helpers with free cervical cancer tests). The organisation always keeps emergency appointments free each day, so if you need to speak to a doctor urgently, just contact them. Follow Osler Health on Facebook and Instagram. Visit the HoneyKids Asia website for the full show notes on today’s episode, and join in on the conversation on Facebook or follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date on our latest discussions.