Kids These Days

Examining everything from social media, overprotection, and environmental toxins, to the erosion of connection and failings of the mental health industry, Kids These Days draws on cutting-edge research and casts a critical eye on the adolescent mental health crisis, presenting solutions for raising healthy youth.

Anxiety, depression, self-harm, and teen suicide are rising sharply-youth mental health issues have increased over 60% in the past decade. In Kids These Days, experts Will Dobud, PhD and Nevin Harper, PhD reveal why today's kids are struggling and what adults must do differently. Endorsed by Paris Hilton, Dr. Bruce D. Perry, and Alex Hutchinson, this research-based guide delivers practical strategies for building resilience, connection, and autonomy in the next generation.

What You'll Learn

• Why anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges are symptoms, not root causes
• How overprotection, screen time, disconnection, and adult interference affect youth mental health
• Insights from 20+ years of clinical experience and adolescent psychology for raising emotionally resilient teens
• Why traditional talk therapy, diagnoses, and medication often miss the mark
• How to build trust, connection, and autonomy with kids-even in crisis

Why This Book Stands Out

• Written by practitioners with decades of experience in outdoor therapy, youth work, and trauma-informed care
• Grounded in research and filled with expert insights from parenting and psychology professionals
• Offers practical strategies parents, educators, and youth mentors can apply immediately
• A refreshing alternative to books that pathologize or try to "fix" kids