Mental Health
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New Talk is out! Parenting: Navigating Everything
My new Parenting: Navigating Everything talk is now completed. Love a chance to speak this to your parents at your church, school, conference, camp, or other events. We all want the best for our kids but which parenting information do we choose? With over 75,000...

Adults who went undercover at a high school found 7 things people don’t realize about life for teenagers today
I would agree with the findings from this TV show. High school is nothing like it used to be. That's the message of "Undercover High," a documentary series on A&E that follows seven adults who pose as students for a semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka,...

Marijuana addiction is real, and teenage users are most at risk
Completly agree with this article. In the rush to legalize marijuana in Canada, medical experts are warning about weed’s alarming side, particularly for younger users But after five years of heavy use, Savoie noticed his short-term memory was starting to fray. He...

Walking Wounded: New Public Version
Over the past 4 years, I have had businesses, conference, staff training days & schools ask me if I have a version of my Walking Wounded talk for Public settings (no faith-based content). I am happy to announce that I have created a version of the talk that is...

CCLP 014: Brett Ullman On Anxiety, Depression And Mental Health In Church Leaders And In The Church
I had the privilege of sharing my mental health journey with Carey Nieuwhof on his Canadian Church Leaders Podcast. It's probably the longest conversation I have had on my journey to date. Mental health is not a subject we discuss well in the church. But at any given...

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
Someone asked me this weekend what book was the most helpful during my journey. For sure it has to be this book. Tons of practical advice on all aspects of your mental health journey. Click here for the Amazon.ca link.

What adolescents (or teenagers) need to thrive | Charisse Nixon | TEDxPSUErie
So good. #parentingresearch We are plugging into electronics, but not people. Charisse Nixon is a development psychologist who studies at risk behavior as well as protective factors among children and adolescents. According to Nixon, we know that kids and adults are...

100 Huntley Street: Living with Anxiety and Depression
I had a great time filming this new segment for 100 Huntley Street. Hoping my story helps others dealing who are on similar journeys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3e1OTfTmTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0bXYqz0z1I Click here for the links on 100 Huntley...

Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?
So much information in this article. I would challenge everyone to take a few minutes and walk through it. Over the last decade, anxiety has overtaken depression as the most common reason college students seek counseling services. In its annual survey of students, the...

Strength to Fight: Talking to the Experts interview
Below is my interview with Josh Gilman from Strength to Fight. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH6hf_3aNbw&t=4s

