The Internalizing Paradox – Youth Anxiety and Depression Symptoms https://bit.ly/3Uyxjvz In this interesting podcast, Dr. John Weisz provides insight into what the internalising paradox is and comments on the differential comorbidities between anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. Listen to the full podcast to learn more. https://bit.ly/3Uyxjvz | The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

Don't personalize or internalize other people's behavior. What they do is not a reflection of you. Their actions represent them and where they're at in their growth. Just observe instead of getting caught up and overreacting emotionally. | Soulology

1. Labels Become Identity Kids internalize what they hear. “You’re lazy” becomes “I am lazy.” 2. It Wires the Brain Repeated messages shape how kids see themselves through brain development (neuroplasticity). 3. It Damages Connection Name-calling causes shame, which makes kids feel unloved and unsafe to open up. 4. It Reinforces the Problem Labels often create the very behavior they criticize—like a self-fulfilling prophecy. 5. It Blocks Growth Labels say, “This is who you are.” Kids need to hea