In this Voices of Compassion episode, we talk with CHC experts, Ramsey Khasho, PsyD, Chief Clinical Officer and licensed psychologist, and Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, Clinical Director and license psychologist, to take a clear-eyed look at the real state of teen mental health in 2025.
Join us to hear about what we are seeing in our work at CHC, and learn how parents and caregivers can support their kids.
Episode overview
This episode provides the nuanced understanding you need to navigate the complex reality of adolescent wellbeing today. Our conversation goes beyond simplified narratives to deliver practical insights for helping teens thrive in challenging times.
Moving beyond sensationalized headlines, we’ll discuss recent data showing promising developments as well as still concerning trends.
How to Listen and Subscribe
All Voices of Compassion podcast episodes are available on-demand to stream or download. Listen to Pulse Check: Youth Mental Health at podcasts.chconline.org. You can also subscribe to Voices of Compassion on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps.
About Voices of Compassion
Voices of Compassion is a weekly podcast produced by Children’s Health Council (CHC) with insights, inspiration and creative conversations about mental health, education and family.
Meet The CHC Expert
Dr. Ramsey Khasho, PsyD, is the Chief Clinical Officer at CHC with over 25 years of experience treating children, teens, and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and forensic assessment. Dr. Khasho is a court-appointed expert in California and a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University. He also teaches at the University of San Francisco. In his free time, he enjoys family, reading, and Peet’s coffee.
Meet The CHC Expert
Dr. Pardis Khosravi, PsyD, is a clinical director and licensed psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth. She integrates CBT and DBT in her therapeutic approach, with a focus on empowering clients through individualized assessments and actionable recommendations. Dr. Khosravi earned her PsyD from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the San Diego Center for Children. She is passionate about helping families build resilience and optimize academic, social, and emotional functioning. Dr. Khosravi is fluent in Farsi.
