Navigating Your Mental Health in Today's World - Dr. Jen Hartstein

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Jen is currently in private practice in New York City, specializing in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents. She is the owner and founder of Hartstein Psychological Services, PLLC, a group psychotherapy practice. Dr. Jen is the mental health contributor for Yahoo! Lifestyle and Yahoo! News. She is also a frequent psychological contributor for NBC’s The Today Show, a national morning news program.

In this conversation, Dr. Jen and I explore the complexities of parenting, adolescence, and mental health. We discuss the impact of overprotective parenting on children's resilience, the importance of listening to teens, and the role of media in shaping young men's perspectives. The conversation emphasizes the need for supportive environments and daily mental health check-ins to foster well-being.
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00:00 Navigating Life's Challenges
02:50 Self-Care Strategies for Burnout
09:02 The Importance of Movement and Social Connection
12:08 Understanding Mental Health Misconceptions
20:55 Resilience in Today's Youth
24:06 The Role of Parents in Adolescent Mental Health
33:49 The Impact of Overprotective Parenting
39:20 Listening to Teens
43:32 Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence
47:44 The Role of Media in Shaping Young Men's Perspectives
51:14 The Need for Supportive Conversations in Schools
56:19 Understanding the Male Sedation Hypothesis
01:04:04 Daily Mental Health Check-Ins
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Episode 373 of Something For Everybody
(Filmed on May 1st, 2025)
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Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)
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