TEA WITH JULES Part 1: Understanding What Young People Are Really Going Through - Dr Hayley Watson (Clinical Psychologist)
In this episode of Tea with Jules, Jules sits down with clinical psychologist Dr Hayley Watson, founder of Open Parachute - an in-school mental health program helping young= people build the skills they need to navigate emotions, anxiety and pressure. Through the partnership with The Sebastian Foundation, Open Parachute has currently reached over 240,000 students across 340 schools.
To listen to a previous episode of Tea with Jules with Dr Hayley, click here.
Dr Hayley spends her days speaking directly with teenagers, educators and parents to understand what young people are really going through. In this conversation, she shares practical tools for families navigating stress, school avoidance, perfectionism and the everyday challenges of raising teens.
This episode is designed for both parents and teenagers - offering simple language, honest conversations and strategies that can actually be used in real life.
Together, Jules and Dr Hayley explore how anxiety really works in the brain, why avoidance can make problems feel bigger, and how small steps can help teens build confidence and resilience.
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation; more to come next week.
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Credits:
Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmans
Videographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidula
Producer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastian
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