112. Adolescent Mental Health Webinar by Yashi Sriva

🧠 Part 1: Adolescent Neurology & Identity Struggles

• [07:09] — Neurodevelopmental Shifts: Examining the developmental asynchrony between the logical Prefrontal Cortex (still under construction) and the emotionally reactive Amygdala, explaining why teenagers experience intense emotional spikes [07:09].

• [08:56] — Identity Crisis & Pressures: The intersection of self-doubt, peer belonging, social media comparison, and escalating academic demands accompanied by fading emotional support [08:56].

📋 Part 2: Clinical Challenges & Real-Life Therapy Case Study

• [13:36] — Common Adolescent Disorders: Identifying anxiety, depression, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder), body image insecurities, and aggression [13:36].

• [18:57] — Clinical Case Study: A walkthrough of therapy with a 16-year-old client exhibiting OCD, DMDD, and extreme temper outbursts—detailing active listening, Socratic questioning, psychoeducation on the OCD loop, self-esteem write-ups, and exposure-response prevention [18:57].

🛡️ Part 3: Therapeutic Tools, Grounding Techniques, & Q&A

• [31:35] — The 4-5-2-1 Grounding Technique: A step-by-step sensory technique (5 things seen, 4 felt, 3 heard, 2 smelled, 1 tasted) to calm an anxious or hyper-aroused nervous system [31:35].

• [33:36] — Stakeholder Roles & Q&A: The distinct responsibilities of parents (emotional availability), schools (safe environments & early identification), and therapists (coping mechanisms), followed by an interactive Q&A session [33:36].