Mental Health Pathfinders: Lisa Ling & Dr. Gregory Scott Brown on Back to School Mental Health
In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors speaks with award-winning journalist Lisa Ling and psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Scott Brown about the mental health challenges facing students as they head back to school. The discussion explores how social media, AI-generated content, climate anxiety, and misinformation are shaping youth mental health, while also highlighting the critical roles of parents, teachers, and schools in providing support. Together, they unpack how families can notice the first signs of trouble, keep communication doors open, and make sure kids get the help they need without delay.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:56 – What drives Lisa Ling’s focus on youth mental health
2:24 – Dr. Gregory’s and Lisa’s observations on back-to-school mental health
4:10 – How to deal with misinformation in mental health
5:30 – AI, digital media literacy and mental health
8:15 – How to spot mental health challenges in your children
10:09 – How schools can help with mental health and wellbeing
11:55 – What teachers need to support student mental health
13:50 – The evolution of the conversation national youth mental health
15:54 – How to seek mental healthcare for your child