Cultural Insights Into Adolescent Mental Health: Will Dobud, PhD

Cultural Insights Into Adolescent Mental Health: Will Dobud, PhD

28:34 Nov 10, 2025
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In this conversation, John Cordray interviews Dr. Will Dobud, a researcher and educator specializing in adolescent mental health. They discuss the cultural differences and similarities in teen mental health across various countries, the challenges of engaging teenagers in therapy, and insights from Dr. Dobud's book, 'Kids These Days.'The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding youth from a holistic perspective and the need for meaningful engagement to support their mental health.https://www.willdobud.comhttps://www.kidsthesedaysbook.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/will-dobud-5209ab74/ https://x.com/WillDobud https://www.facebook.com/WillDobudPhD https://www.instagram.com/willdobud https://www.instagram.com/kids_these_days_book/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Adolescent Mental Health Research01:37 Cultural Perspectives in Psychotherapy06:35 Engaging with Teenagers in Therapy10:53 Understanding Youth Mental Health Challenges13:46 Insights from the Book 'Kids These Days'20:28 Target Audience for Youth Mental Health Resources25:42 Empowering Youth as Active ParticipantsJohn Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCCLicensed Mental Health Therapist & Podcast Hostwww.johncordray.comDisclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.#mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthtodayshow #mentalhealthReady for weekly tips to quiet overthinking and reclaim mental freedom? Subscribe to The Mental Freedom newsletter—actionable insights delivered for high achievers and overthinkers. Sign up here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe From John Cordray, LPC – Creator of MyndStill app @JohnCordrayLPC on X/LinkedIn Informational support only—not a substitute for professional therapy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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