Danny Huerta - Is My Child Depressed?

Your home may not feel very happy now. Maybe your child or teen is wrestling with anxiety and depression. How do you know if your child is clinically depressed or just having a rough week? Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family joins us to address the mental health challenges facing families today. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 3:04 Where we are right now with mental health 5:07 Differentiating sadness and depression in our kids 7:48 How to introduce counseling to your child 9:10 What to do if your kid is addicted to social media or video games 14:31 This is how we uphold the value of life 20:02 Practical habits to form when your kids are young, creating a healthy home environment 24:37 How to adjust our tone to connect to the hearts of our kids Dr. Danny Huerta is the Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. As a licensed clinical social worker, Danny has maintained a private practice in Colorado Springs since 2003. He’s been interviewed by Fox News, Fatherly, Christianity Today, and WORLD magazine. He and his wife Heather have two children.   Get resources to fight for the health of your kids at Focus on the Family's website focusonthefamily.com/parenting Talk to a Focus on the Family counselor at 1-800-232-6459.  Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

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This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.