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Lisa Damour, Ph.D.

Lisa Damour, Ph.D., is a leading voice in mental health, widely recognized for her ability to translate complex research into relatable, practical guidance. A three-time New York Times bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, she is known for bringing clarity and compassion to the emotional lives of families. Dr. Damour hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and served as a consultant to Pixar for the film Inside Out 2. Her commitment to clinical practice, academic research, and global collaborations ensures that her work is grounded in a deep, evolving understanding of family mental health.
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Under Pressure
Untangled

Books

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Under Pressure
Untangled

Mental Health of Teen Girls

There has been a dramatic rise in poor mental health for teen girls over the past year. According to Reuters, “nearly three in five high school girls reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2021, representing a 60% increase over the past decade, and fared worse than boys of the same age across nearly all measures

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New Thematic Educator Guides: Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness

A 2019 publication from the National Education Association calls anxiety “the mental health tsunami” of the teenage years. That same year, a Pew survey revealed over seventy percent of teens believe anxiety and depression to be a “major problem” among friends and classmates. Possible causes are numerous, including social media, standardized testing, and the pressure

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