Positive Psychology Techniques to Boost Teen Mental Health: Simple Strategies for Parents

Dr. Cam Caswell is joined by Mark Fussell to explore powerful strategies for supporting teens' mental health. Mark shares insights from his platform, Take Two Minutes, which focuses on boosting mental wellness through positive psychology. They discuss practical tools like gratitude journaling, grounding exercises, and breathing techniques to help teens manage emotions and anxiety. The episode emphasizes the importance of patience, kindness, and love in fostering a supportive environment for teens' mental health.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to support teens' mental health using positive psychology and proven techniques Effective strategies for managing anxiety, including gratitude journaling and grounding exercises The impact of gratitude on rewiring the brain for better emotional wellness Why patience, kindness, and love are essential when supporting teens' mental health Tips for fostering emotional resilience and helping teens bounce back from negativity   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Mental health is crucial for teens, and there are many ways parents can support their well-being. Take Two Minutes platform offers accessible tools for enhancing mental wellness through positive psychology. Gratitude journaling, grounding exercises, and breathing techniques are effective for reducing anxiety and improving emotional health. Support requires patience and the willingness to try different strategies that resonate with your teen. Positive reinforcement and kindness can help teens overcome emotional hurdles and thrive.   🎧❤️ ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don’t keep it to yourself! Share your favorite episode and leave a rating and review to help other parents find the support they need. Your feedback helps me create even more episodes filled with practical tips for you and your family! Thanks so much for your support! 🙏💫  🔔 Remember to hit Follow so you never miss another solution—packed episode! 🙌   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Take Two Minutes platform - Website Use coupon code "DRCAM" for 20% off Take Two Minutes platform.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Supporting Teens' Mental Health 04:02 Tools for Managing Emotions and Anxiety 08:58 The Power of Gratitude in Rewiring the Brain 10:57 The Importance of Patience and Trying Different Strategies 12:32 Grounding Exercises for Calming Anxiety 18:31 Recognizing Positivity and Rebounding from Negative Experiences   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Mark Fussell Website: take2minutes.org Instagram: @take2min Facebook: @take2min YouTube: @take2min   CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell Website: AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell TikTok: @the.teen.translator YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Facebook: @DrCamCaswell   FULL TRANSCRIPT Dr. Cam (00:02.636) Today we're diving into a topic that couldn't be more crucial, your teens' mental health. As parents, we all want our kids to thrive emotionally, but knowing how to support them can sometimes feel overwhelming. So we've got some game -changing proven strategies that we're gonna give to you so they're right at your fingertips during the tough times. That's why I'm thrilled to have Mark Fussell with us today. Mark is the founder of Take Two Minutes, a platform that's all about boosting mental wellness through the science of positive psychology. Mark is here to share actionable techniques that you can start using right away. Welcome, Mark.   Marc S Fussell (00:40.344) Thank you, Dr. Kam. I'm glad to be here. Thank you for having me.   Dr. Cam (00:43.248) Yeah, this is a very important topic and I know I talk to a lot of parents that just want tools or like just tell us what we can do. So before we even get going, I would love to hear what sparked the idea of the Take Two Minutes.   Marc S Fussell (00:57.229) It's interesting. It's actually my who now is my older son, but at the time he was much younger in 2015, my older son was in high school and he was struggling with what I call typical high sch