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There's nothing we love more in this world than our children.
And it feels heartbreaking to be helpless in protecting them from harm.
Our children and adolescents are growing up in a world that's radically different from anything previous generations have experienced. The challenges they face today - mentally, emotionally, and socially - are unprecedented.
Our society has traded health and simplicity for modern-world convenience and speed:
teens in the U.S. struggle with anxiety and depression - and almost 40% experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
face mental health challenges and 1 in 7 younger children (ages 2-8) also struggle with mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders
stress level among American children became greater than stress levels in adults
have a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder
1 in 9 U.S. kids now have one. A staggering 1 million more children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016
with 1 in 36 children aged 5 to 8 diagnosed
It's becoming apparent that more and more children are battling with challenges we can't see, and it's time for a change.
Statistics are showing us that we are fighting against an epidemic of mental health crisis among American youth.
This means that…
Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mental health challenges in youth are not just rising - they're soaring.
The truth is, the price of our modern life - The fast-paced, high-pressure lifestyle… The toxic foods… The toxic environment… is paid for by our children.
- Emotional symptoms: persistent sadness, irritability, anxiety, mood swings, or extreme emotional reactions.
- Behavioral symptoms: aggression, hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, or defiance.
- Social symptoms: difficulty making or maintaining friendships, withdrawal from social interactions, or struggles with communication and understanding social cues.
- Cognitive symptoms: learning difficulties, delayed language development, or trouble focusing and completing tasks.
- Physical symptoms: sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, headaches or stomach aches with no clear medical cause.
- Developmental delays: challenges in motor skills, speech, or achieving age-appropriate milestones.
By the time it's visible - when their child begins withdrawing, breaking down, or falling apart - things may already look too bleak for the family.
But what if we could see the dark cloud? What if we could feel the heaviness they describe? What if we found the answer to…
How can we support them to thrive?
When they see signs of their children not being well, parents are desperately turning to doctors for answers. With the standard care, they just get a one-size-fits-all solution:
Oftentimes, medication is needed and helpful. Other times, it's just a band-aid over a wound that could heal if approached differently.
Many parents don't know the difference, because they're not given enough information and guidance.
But the silver lining is this:
We're far from powerless when it comes to supporting our children's mental well-being. In fact, there are a wide range of tools and strategies that can help children thrive on their journey to adulthood.
From the foods they eat to the habits they build, the education they receive and the communities they grow up in - every piece plays a role in shaping their mental health.
Together, these elements create an empowering roadmap for children to thrive.
By nurturing their bodies and minds, parents can help their kids build resilience, enhance emotional well-being, and nurture healthy brain development.
In doing so, they create a foundation that will last their whole lives.
Our children are hypersensitive to different things in the world that adults may not even notice.
While many of us have adapted to the overload of screens, processed foods, environmental pollutants, and daily stress, children's developing brains and bodies are far more sensitive and vulnerable.
What might seem harmless to us - a sugary snack, prolonged screen time, or background stress - is enough to disrupt their developing systems, triggering stress in the body and the brain.
This often appears as anxiety, behavioral issues, or attention struggles.
Which means that…
Our Children's Mental Health Is the Barometer of an Unbalanced World
When a child is struggling, the easiest thing for a doctor to do is jump straight to medication.
There's more that can be done and parents can be the pivotal force of change.
Because here's what happens most of the time:
When their child starts showing signs of distress - anxiety, attention struggles, mood swings - parents are often encouraged to reach for an immediate solution: a prescription.
Sometimes, medication is needed and can be truly life-changing.
But what often gets missed in the process is the fact that mental health challenges can have many layers of causes…
And not enough specialists are investigating those causes.
But as a parent - you can now get the knowledge 90% of specialists and other parents might be missing out on.
In our newest docuseries, YOUNG & THRIVING, you will find plenty of stories that show you what's really possible when we go deeper into the reasons for mental distress.
In an era where our youth face unprecedented mental health challenges, we need to radically rethink the way we're currently doing things. As a father of two young children, I've been searching for ways to help my kids thrive emotionally and socially in today's world. Young & Thriving delivers practical wisdom and actionable strategies that empower parents to raise resilient, balanced children. It's an essential resource for anyone committed to nurturing the next generation's wellbeing.
This 14-year-old kid felt exhausted and afraid.
His mother had taken him to nine different psychiatrists over two years.
Every time, he was prescribed a different psychiatric medication. But medication did NOT help him feel better. He continued to struggle with suicidal thoughts, anger, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
He sat on Dr. Saeed's couch - one of the experts interviewed - with tears streaming down his face.
She refused to see him as just a number from a dire statistic of mental health.
She started to look deeper, investigating the root causes of why the kid might have been struggling.
Her first line of action was changing something in his diet and lifestyle.
So as not to make this overwhelming for the kid and the parents… She took it slowly, one thing at a time.
First, she removed gluten from his diet.
And since the boy loved bread, pizza and pasta, they decided to swap his favorite foods with delicious gluten-free alternatives. He shouldn't have to feel deprived - there were plenty of options for him.
Just two weeks later, the boy returned to Dr. Saeed's office.
He was already feeling MUCH better. He was feeling a sense of hope and excitement he hadn't experienced before.
Then, the doctor ran comprehensive blood panels. That's when they discovered startling deficiency issues with vitamins and mineral levels, on top of an ongoing autoimmune challenge.
It was clear: this teen was showing signs of mental health distress because of his underlying physical health.
Once the doctor addressed the underlying causes holistically, this young man's life changed forever.
He is now thriving, full of hope, doing great in school, and having the time of his life.
And it's all because his parents dared to look beyond a psychiatric diagnosis and chose to help their son holistically.
In this series, you'll witness countless other cases just like his - stories of transformation and hope. You'll also discover the many possible root causes identified by 43 leading experts, uncovering new ways to support and heal our children.
Because when we address the real issues, lives can truly change.
More U.S. youth struggle with mental health challenges than anywhere else in the world, leaving them heavily treated but emotionally stifled.
An alarming number of young people in the U.S. are being prescribed medication for depression, anxiety, or behavioral issues like ADHD - at rates far surpassing those in other parts of the world.
In fact, American children are three times more likely to be medicated for these issues than children in Europe and nearly twice as likely as their Canadian peers.
This means that…
Our children are growing up with their emotional expressions muted, heavily medicated, removed from the very experiences that shape who they are.
And that has an unspeakable cost for their development and overall health.
Here's what's happening in the world today - and why it's more important than ever to take action:
U.S. children are diagnosed with mental health disorders at nearly twice the rate of their Canadian peers, raising concerns about overdiagnosis, treatment approaches, and the reliance on medications over other therapeutic options.
American children are at least three times more likely to be prescribed antidepressants or stimulant medications than their European peers, and about twice as likely to be on antipsychotic medications.
Among those prescribed psychotropic medications, U.S. youth are taking two times more (19.2%) than their peers in the Netherlands (8.5%) and more than three times than those in Germany (5.9%) who are on two or more drugs.
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- Watch Susie's story: How depression and behavioral issues of a little girl were in fact symptoms of gluten intolerance and other food sensitivities.
- After facing a mother's worst nightmare, this expert took it upon herself to learn about parenting and nutrition — and share that knowledge with her family
- Creating a consistent sleeping routine that's in sync with your child's circadian rhythm: What you need to know
- How to put limits and boundaries around technology use and the best time to put phones away and connect as a family
- Health issues commonly found in children with autism: from vitamin deficiencies to gut issues and how to support a diagnosed child in solving their health challenges
- The "Food-Mood" Connection: Groundbreaking research uncovers how food depressive disorders, revealing the triggers behind depression, anxiety, and sleep issues — and the brain-boosting diet that protects against these challenges
- The dangers of "PANDAS": Grossly underdiagnosed in the US, these conditions could be a hidden cause behind OCD, anxiety, social withdrawal, and emotional regulation issues
- "Literally, their brains are on fire and inflamed": How different viruses and infections can trigger mental health challenges - and how to recognise the signs of an infection
- How gentle detoxing turned nonverbal children diagnosed with autism into thriving happy children, plus the underlying causes of toxicity in children
- Probiotics for anxiety: These "psycho-biotics" can help protect the brain and the gut from stress, inflammation, and mental health challenges
Fortunately, there is. Our newest docuseries, YOUNG & THRIVING, dives deep into the transformative strategies for raising mentally and emotionally healthy kids in today's world.
An inquisitive, empathetic and profound journey on how to help developing brains thrive in our toxic, fast-paced and hyper-digitized modern world…
Without relying on prescription medications as the only “go-to” route, but inspecting deeper causes and avenues for support and only medicating when it's needed.
This brand-new, groundbreaking series brings together counterintuitive insights from some of the best holistic and pediatric practitioners in the world, who came together to share a powerful message with you:
Children and adolescents CAN thrive with the right support.
Inside the YOUNG & THRIVING episodes, you will discover novel and gentle holistic approaches - methods that honor the uniqueness of every child while addressing the root causes of mental health challenges.
“Young & Thriving” is an eye-opening docuseries that shows the true size of today’s mental health crisis in children. Even more, it provides families with answers, showing them that they aren’t doomed for suffering and overwhelm. With real-life stories of transformation, each episode unravels a new way to thrive despite crippling symptoms that previously seemed unresolvable. Each topic feels like another piece of the puzzle… And together, they create a very clear path towards a family that’s happy and resilient – which can truly change the whole society.
- Why 1 in 2 children will be diagnosed with a mental health challenge by age 18 - And what you need to know as a parent to protect your child's well-being
- WARNING: 1 in 5 teenagers are severely depressed - Learn the crucial signs of depression and anxiety in children
- Autism diagnoses on the rise: From 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 36 in just a few decades - who is to blame? Learn how to uncover toxins and environmental factors affecting children
- Escalating feelings of hopelessness: Why mental health challenges have skyrocketed by 40% over the last decade - This statistic is not just shocking, it's heartbreaking!
- Renowned doctor Mark Hyman is sharing his story of winning against his chronic fatigue syndrome that led him to revolutionize functional medicine. Join Dr. Hyman as he shares the answers that changed his life — and could change yours too
- Toxic School Lunches: Experts warn that over 90% of food lunches are contaminated with heavy metals and pesticides - And the effect on children's developing brains
- Is Autism Genetic? Since autism rates have exploded over recent decades worldwide, is autism really genetic?
- A heartwarming journey: How one mother used nutrition to help her child with autism regain eye contact in weeks, and make huge developmental gains as he grew up
- A mother reveals "I've spent almost $180,000 helping my son. Don't do that": What does and doesn't work to help children with ADHD thrive and become straight-A, happy children
- The Bucket Theory: Why our children are sicker than ever, and the little-known link between autoimmunity and mental well-being
- Overfed and Undernourished: The poison in our diets making generations of children and teens sick
- A 35-year-old Harvard principle uncovers the root cause of psychiatric conditions in children: Make sure to rule this out before accepting a psychiatric diagnosis for your child
- Can sugar cause mental health struggles? Why 70% of supermarket foods can make us SICK
- Dangerous Waters: Over 170 million people are drinking radioactive and arsenic-contaminated water, and steps to protect your family
- Lonely and disconnected: How modern technology disrupts healthy childhoods and a protocol for uncovering and treating mental and physical pain in children
- Warning against the standard American diet: These minerals and vitamins are MISSING in children with ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression
- This food experiment from a juvenile detention center virtually eliminates violence, depression and bad behavior: What can we learn about how to feed our children
- Obesity and depression as diseases of brain and body inflammation, and what to do to reduce inflammation
- Warning: These heavy metals can cause and worsen insomnia and ADHD - plus a safe remedy of elimination
- Discover how autism and neurodevelopmental disorders can begin in utero—and why environmental factors like toxins are a key cause of the rise in autism rates throughout the world
- How mom's gut health impacts an unborn baby - and what pregnant women can do if their digestive systems are not working properly
- Explore the different brain waves that shape our behavior and discover the critical brain wave frequency often missing in adults with brain diseases — and how restoring the balance can improve mental health
- A fun exercise to teach kids with ADHD to snap out of daydreaming and get back into focus at school
- The neurotransmitters that drive our behavior, motivation and attention - and how they're wired differently in the brain with ADHD
- What foods to eat in order to create the neurotransmitters that will help you focus, drift off to sleep and be emotionally resilient throughout the day
- Discover the vitamins and minerals that transform into serotonin, the "happy hormone," in your gut, and learn which nutrients are essential for boosting dopamine, the "pleasure and motivation hormone," to elevate mood and energy
- Could ADHD be a sign that this vitamin isn't well metabolized in the body? Experts share new theories about ADHD
- A shocking study showing the link between a child's IQ and a common toxin found in their mother's uterus
- Discover a simple test for assessing mental health holistically, and why food sensitivity tests are crucial for children showing mental health symptoms
- The Forgotten Factor: Discover the powerful connection between your child's gut, immune system, anxiety, and ADHD - and how addressing this link can support symptom improvement
- A meta-study proves the #1 cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide: Here's what you should know about your gut
- WARNING: Why just one dose of antibiotics can increase children's mental health struggles by a whopping 50% - What parents need to know
- What parents can do to help kids develop the skills to regulate their stress and negative emotions
- What happens to children who consume too many sweets? An study suggests a surprising link between excessive sugar intake in childhood and an increased risk of behavioral issues and legal troubles later in life
- Why 1 in 3 children suffer from blood poisoning, with daily exposure to 100 mg of lead — putting them at risk for mental health issues, ADHD, reduced IQ, anemia, brain fog, and even cancer
- Discover a surprising method a holistic doctor used to help thousands of children with ADHD — resulting in 80% of them no longer needing medication
- A concerning California study reveals the link between fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children - Plus: Discover the danger of mercury-based cavity fillings
- "I don't want to live like this anymore": This boy went to 9 different psychiatrists until discovering the underlying causes of his depression, anxiety and ADHD
- "He almost died. And I almost died": Nutritional and lifestyle interventions that saved a baby from skin issues and asthma - who is now thriving
- Our broken healthcare system: Listen to a heartbreaking story of a suicidal daughter and the hospital's treatment that trapped her in a "modern-day straitjacket" for depression
- "You had to be sad too, to be like the cool kids": How children's social life might cause depression, anxiety and low-self esteem
- "Mean girls" and the need to fit it: The impact of school interactions on kid's mental health uncovered
- Are children experiencing more trauma than we think? Discover how early trauma can carry into adulthood and the common parenting practices that might unintentionally cause harm to young children
- How to quickly assess your child's relationship with you and determine if they're carrying ongoing trauma - an expert's guide
- Biochemical injuries: How past injuries can impact a child's development and resurface as they grow up
- The alarming rise of "deaths of despair": What is the underlying cause of suicide rates rising in younger and younger children?
- How to raise kids who have "inner intelligence", and how to create a safe "holding container" so they feel seen and heard
- This is your child's resilience "bucket": How you can teach them the skills to fill their emotional cup
- The health consequences for children and teenagers who don't have a healthy sleep schedule - and how TV and phones are disrupting healthy sleep patterns
- How to create a healthy sleep routine for your children, and how to make sure your child's busy schedule doesn't impact his sleep
- The sleep myths that are keeping us unhealthy - and how many hours of sleep children and teens really need every night
- Does your kid have a healthy sleep schedule? Experts explain how fast healthy children fall asleep, and what healthy sleep patterns look like in children
- "The worry box": A short exercise parents can do with their kids to help them self-regulate before sleep
- The mirror neurons: How children are mirroring parents' emotional states and how to teach children to deal with their tantrums and big feelings
- Can vision problems be reversed? And a surprising connection between vision problems and prior emotional challenges happening in someone's life
- How a 14-year-old cured her anxiety after reducing her screen time and social media and replaced it with time in nature
- Spending time together away from the screens: Family of 5 decided to cut off their screen time in the evenings - what happened next…
- MIT warning: There's a worrying link between a common food additive and 99% of cases of children with autism
- A mother shares the story of her 5-year-old son's autism diagnosis and reveals her discoveries about the root causes behind the condition
- The non-negotiable diet for an autistic child: This is the #1 thing to do to support a child with autism
- From nonverbal to thriving relationships and normal language: The story of a 5-year-old diagnosed with autism who healed his gut
- How to naturally detox through foods and special supplements helping the detox pathways in the body
- The "ADHD Thrive Blueprint": A multi-step approach to help children with ADHD thrive and use their superpowers
- How to create the perfect balanced diet for your child, eliminate foods that inflame the body, and help children with ADHD thrive
- How to easily make healthy changes without overwhelming yourself or your child: A road map for change
- A 5-minute ritual with lifelong benefits for your kids: You can teach this ritual at any age
- Listen to stories about families who come carrying pain and chaos, finally finding relief for their children through holistic interventions
- Check if these signs last for more than 2 weeks to see if your child might be silently depressed, and discover when to seek professional help
- Discover the 3-3-3 rule to interrupt a cycle of anxious thoughts and how to teach your children to calm down when they're feeling anxious
- Listen to the story of a depressed teenager who transformed his life by simply changing his nutrition
- Discover the story of a mother and her two daughters who overcame depression by uncovering a hidden genetic deficiency
- Tic disorders in kids: Understanding your child's "engine light" and 3 nutrition-based tips to eliminate tics at the root cause
- Why hidden mold in the home can trigger fatigue, depression, memory changes and focus issues in children and adults... Plus neurological symptoms that could mimic OCD and autism
- The story of a little girl who was misdiagnosed by the psychiatrist, snapping back into healing and off her medication within weeks
- How to rebuild your child's health from the inside out: Life-changing treatments for children who are struggling with inflammation
- Rages, tics, OCD, and anxiety: Now thriving, this boy's story shows how addressing the underlying cause — by fixing just one thing in his diet — can erase mental health and behavioral issues
- How to prevent and reverse mental health challenges in children and teens - and the first step to start supporting and empowering children
- The best brain foods to include for healthy brain development and how to teach your kids to read food labels and make healthy choices
- How fun food is turning into danger food in children: How to help your child eat healthy at parties and on vacations (Hint: Use this fun “scavenger hunt” game)
- The miracle amino acid that helped a little girl with her mood and sleep issues and how to address neurotransmitter deficiencies in children
- An easy practice to teach children of all ages to help them relax and manage their emotions, plus a therapeutic intervention proven to help mental health in children
- The secret environmental hacks with the highest rate of longevity and how we can build “sacred spaces” inside our modern lifestyles
- Fun games and exercises to encourage healthy development of the brain and how to incorporate healthy habits into education
- Stress management habits to improve mood, productivity and brain health and how to reconnect with your body
- Simple mindfulness techniques for children to help them learn how to manage stress and anxiety - and a groundbreaking device helping teenagers manage anxiety and stress
- Powerful natural supplements to boost relaxation, lower stress and build mental resilience and focus that are faster and healthier than anxiety meds
- Discover the power of bio-regulatory medicine, cellular health, and homeopathic remedies for transformative healing
- After struggling to find support from conventional medicine, a mom turned to naturopathic and homeopathic remedies — leading her on a healing journey that inspired her to help other parents
- Low-dose immunotherapy: Could it be the key to improving children's mental health?
- Why a strep infection can trigger a "PANDA": An autoimmune psychiatric syndrome in children causing mental health challenges — and how it can be treated in 9 out of 10 cases
- The South Pole experiment: How certain probiotics can cure low mood, emotional problems, depression and stress levels
- Essential oils: What to use, how to use, and how to boost mood, lower anxiety, and promote calm and emotional regulation with scents
- Supporting the brain health of children: These visualization sessions can help your child thrive
- How to charge the "little batteries in every cell" through vibrational sounds, and how brains learn faster with the "Mozart effect"
- Acupuncture and the "native protocol" for kids struggling with OCD, depression and anxiety - these w-minute sessions especially designed for children
- TMS or MURT: A novel treatment of stimulating the brain using magnetic frequencies like "physical therapy for the brain"
“Young & Thriving” is an inspiring journey, decoding the most common problems our children encounter in this challenging world. Not only that, the series also shows how to use the “Root Cause Investigation Approach,” which helped out thousands of families thrive. You also have to appreciate how well the series is structured – starting with the overview of the most common root causes, then equipping us with specific testing methods, revolutionary protocols, and advanced parenting tips. With such guidance, supporting our children’s development and mental health under any circumstances becomes possible.
When a child struggles, the whole family is in pain. Parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, caregivers - everyone is affected.
We created this docuseries not only to bring relief to children and adolescents, but also to bring awareness, understanding and support to those who love them.
Because when a child finds balance, the family heals together.
Through this series, you'll discover new ways to bring support to families with children who are going through challenges. Each episode offers insights that can transform the mental health of your children - and the rest of the family.
The "dark cloud" looming over our children is real - with unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm blocking their ability to thrive.
But with the right tools, that cloud can lift, allowing them to find clarity, joy, and resilience.
The YOUNG & THRIVING series shows you how to clear that cloud and help your child - and your family - flourish.
Our children and adolescents are facing an epidemic of mental health challenges we should NOT normalize.
Because it's NOT normal for children to feel depressed, anxious, hopeless, sad, angry or unable to focus.
These are signs something deeper might be happening - and with the help of their parents, they can change what's causing the suffering.
Fortunately, more support is available than you think. The right information at the right time can make all the difference between a child that's struggling and one that is thriving.
In the YOUNG & THRIVING docuseries, our experts reveal groundbreaking insights for supporting kids and adolescents facing mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism and more - sharing stories and protocols that will fill your heart with hope. You will also hear directly from Abdullah - a Young Voice for Mental Health - who is bringing the unique perspective of today's youth into the conversation.
Parents and caregivers will uncover actionable steps to help their children develop healthy emotions, a healthy brain, emotional well-being, and thriving confidence and energy - at any age.
The real-life stories of young people overcoming mental health challenges will inspire you and show you what's possible when we nurture the mental, emotional, and social health of the children we so desperately love.
Stefan Apostolov is a lifestyle coach and award-winning filmmaker specializing in highly impactful video content.
Throughout his life, Stefan focused on building healthy habits and adopting a good nutrition and exercise regime.
He is the CEO of Zonia, a video streaming platform that helps people change their life and reach their highest potential, both physically and mentally.
YOUNG & THRIVING is sharing the tools you need to help support the next generations.
It's dedicated to your kids growing up in a brand new world. Right now, they're facing an epidemic of mental health challenges.
But here's the truth: there's a way out. What we do as parents, caregivers, and communities can make all the difference.
In YOUNG & THRIVING, we're not just talking about problems - we're offering real, powerful solutions.
With every episode, you'll discover new ways to protect your children's mental health and guide them to thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming.
You'll learn from top experts in the field and hear real stories from families who've seen their kids transform, not through medication alone, but through holistic, lifestyle, and nutrition-based approaches.
With each episode, you'll feel more empowered, more informed, and ready to help your kids create a healthy, thriving future.
