Bonus Archive Ep 035 Finding Acceptance: Mental Health Struggles of Adolescence

Complex kid, 19-year-old Leighton Katz was a perfectionist struggling with depression, anxiety, and executive functioning, who embarked on a journey of self-acceptance and discovery to find a balance between her perfectionist tendencies and her unique way of thinking.

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Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Leighton Katz about finding support and coping with anxiety and perfectionism issues as an adolescent.

Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:

• The challenge of starting tasks she doesn’t want to do, or is told to do
• The shift from doing well in school to struggling, and what contributed
• The skills and tools she uses now to navigate and cope with her complexities

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