In 1985, 18 percent of teens said they felt stressed “all the time,” according to a UCLA study. By 2017, that number had soared to 41 percent. Our nation’s youth are undergoing a mental health crisis. But why? Are smartphones or social media to blame? Or are our schedules just too busy? And what about these chaotic and unpredictable times we are living in? Tune in as Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, continues this conversation with long-time educator and youth counselor, Sal Caraviello, to discuss the biggest causes of teen stress and, more importantly, what parents can do to get things back on track for our kids. This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

About Our Guest:

Salvatore Caraviello has been working with children and adolescents for more than 30 years. As a former teacher, administrator, coach, counselor, and youth minister, he has developed unique insight into the concerns of modern youth and has worked tirelessly to help countless children and families find success, balance, and happiness in all areas of their lives. In 2015, Sal was named WInchester Citizen of the Year, in Winchester, Massachusetts. He was the first non-resident to ever be selected.