Dear Freudian Scripters, This podcast session is going to be amazing and here’s why….

Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran discuss the Broadway musical-turned-movie, Dear Evan Hansen.  The doctors review Evan’s experiences as a teen in high school, including social interactions and family dynamics. Specifically, they share information about teenage mental health discussing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. What type of anxiety does Evan experience? While the movie portrays themes that may be emotionally heavy, it also normalizes one’s experiences with anxiety and depression, stressing the message that no one is alone. As Evan sings, when you’re broken on the ground, you will be found.

Importantly, the movie portrays snippets of treatment with characters chatting about psychiatric medications for anxiety and depressive symptoms. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dive into additional treatments for teens that are not shown in the movie. What types of treatment could be helpful for someone like Evan?  Sincerely, Us
Content Warning: episode discusses suicidal ideation and suicide