The Rise of Anxiety in Young People with Erica Zisman, LCSW

My guest today is licensed therapist, Erica Zisman, who is also the creator behind @therapywitherica. 
Erica and I sat down to talk about anxiety, with a focus on the uptick of anxiety specifically in children and young adults. 

We discussed: 

• defining anxiety and how it can manifest 
• the recent increase in anxiety and possible reasons behind its rise
• how anxiety presents differently in children versus adults 
• common mistakes that parents make with anxious children
• how parents can support their children and teens struggling with anxiety 
• differences between internal and external perfectionism and what it means to be "high functioning"
• nervous system regulation, breathwork, and daily practices we can apply to reduce worrying

Erica kept it real and jargon-free, and I appreciated her practical and thoughtful approach to anxiety and emotional health. 

If you are seeking more information and parenting support, reach out to Erica on IG: @therapywitherica

**SPECIAL PROMO: check out Erica's incredible, self-guided course: Anxious Kids 101

Erica is offering a 20% off promo code to Reasons to Be Happy listeners! 
Code: HAPPY20

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