Dr. Benjamin Maxwell: Community Can Help Youth Thrive Psychologically and Flourish
This episode offers a profound look at how we can collectively support the resilience and growth of the next generation, ensuring they thrive in an increasingly complex world.
Dr. Benjamin Maxwell, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital, joins host Grant Oliphant to discuss enhancing youth psychological well-being, challenges to mental and behavioral health, and comprehensive solutions that go beyond the clinic. He shares the importance of early intervention and the vital role the community plays in creating environments that help young people flourish. His collaborations with organizations like Sapien Labs, YMCA of San Diego, and Outdoor Outreach showcase how collective efforts can tackle the root causes of mental health struggles, fostering resilience and thriving communities.
They also examine the impacts of social isolation, screen time and social media, and fragmented family connections on the rise of youth mental health crises. Dr. Maxwell reminds us of our ability to take on huge challenges and offers practical ways parents can address these issues.
