In this heart-to-heart episode, Erin and Daren sit down with Jessica Alexander, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to expose the subtle, often-missed signs of childhood anxiety and depression.

What We Covered:

- Hidden Red Flags

- Attachment & Anxiety

- Screens & Survival

- Systemic Solutions

Actionable Strategies:

✅ For Educators: Push for ACES training, as behavior is often trauma in disguise.

✅ For Parents: Use "feeling wheels" to help kids name emotions (ages 4+).

✅ For Everyone: Audit your "too sensitive" labels—big emotions ≠ flaws.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Childhood Emotions

03:09 The Importance of Early Intervention

06:08 Recognizing Signs of Anxiety and Depression

09:04 The Role of Family Dynamics

12:09 Navigating Technology and Mental Health

15:08 Attachment Styles and Their Impact

18:02 Systemic Changes in Mental Health Support

20:56 The Need for Mental Health Education

23:55 Validating Children's Feelings

27:07 The Future of Mental Health in Schools

29:51 Cell Phones and Their Impact on Youth

32:51 Revising Societal Views on Childhood Mental Health

New episodes are released bi-weekly every other Monday.

Connect with Jessica:

Practice: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JAlexPsychGA

Instagram: ⁠ @tworoadstherapy_

ACES Screening Tool: CDC.gov/ACES

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Let’s keep the conversation going and support mental health!