The Link Between Substance Use and Teen Mental Health

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the impact of alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine on the mental health of high school students. She addresses the findings of researchers in Massachusetts who surveyed over 15,000 students and discovered a higher risk of mental health disorders among those using these substances. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of having meaningful conversations with teens about these issues in a culture that often overlooks their struggles with mental health.