Dr. Phil
Teens under Pressure
E130 Mar 12, 2010 60m TV-PG
Teenagers today are more stressed than ever before ” from the pressure to get into college to helping with family finances ” and many find themselves at the breaking point. The alarming rise in the number of teens taking their own lives is leaving parents desperate for answers. Could you be missing cues that your child is in trouble? Dr. Phil gives you the warning signs and explains what you can do to help a teen on the brink.
Two Towns Engulfed By Tragedy
Diane Dimond, a journalist and author, and Natasha Brown, a reporter and anchor for KYW-TV, join Dr. Phil via satellite to discuss the recent rise in teen deaths by suicide. Were there signs that were missed?
Grief-Stricken Girls
Laurie and Mariann say their daughters were friends with two girls who recently took their own lives. Now the moms fear their children are unable to cope with the loss, and they say they don’t know how to talk to them.
Stressed-Out Students
Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper has a candid conversation with a group of young adults who feel immense pressure to succeed on a daily basis. Learn what the teens say are their greatest fears.
Generation on the Brink
Vicki Abeles, producer and co-director of the documentary Race to Nowhere, examines the pressure many teens feel to succeed.
Sharing His Struggles
When Jordan was 18, he says he attempted to take his own life. Now 20, he shares why he wanted to end it all and has a heartfelt message for other young people.
Two Towns Engulfed By Tragedy
Diane Dimond, a journalist and author, and Natasha Brown, a reporter and anchor for KYW-TV, join Dr. Phil via satellite to discuss the recent rise in teen deaths by suicide. Were there signs that were missed?
Grief-Stricken Girls
Laurie and Mariann say their daughters were friends with two girls who recently took their own lives. Now the moms fear their children are unable to cope with the loss, and they say they don’t know how to talk to them.
Stressed-Out Students
Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper has a candid conversation with a group of young adults who feel immense pressure to succeed on a daily basis. Learn what the teens say are their greatest fears.
Generation on the Brink
Vicki Abeles, producer and co-director of the documentary Race to Nowhere, examines the pressure many teens feel to succeed.
Sharing His Struggles
When Jordan was 18, he says he attempted to take his own life. Now 20, he shares why he wanted to end it all and has a heartfelt message for other young people.
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