Dr. Joannie DeBrito, counselor with Focus on the Family, joins us on ABQ Connect to discuss the growing challenges of depression, anxiety, and mental health concerns among children and teenagers. Drawing from her experience as a counselor, mother, and grandmother, Dr. DeBrito shares practical ways parents, teachers, and caregivers can recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations, and support young people who may be struggling. She also highlights encouraging new research showing declines in youth suicide rates and major depressive episodes in recent years, while explaining why early intervention remains so important. It’s a hopeful and practical conversation about helping children build resilience, find support, and thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.