Young adulthood is a time of transformation, independence, and discovery—but it also comes with unique challenges.
Tune in to this Voices of Compassion episode for practical strategies to help young adults build resilience, embrace change, and thrive during this critical time.
Episode overview
Join us as we talk with CHC experts, Erin Hoolihan, PsyD and Zahra Murtaza, PhD about the stressors young adults face, from navigating individuation and identity development to balancing budgets, academics, relationships, and the complexities of “adulting.” We’ll also explore how societal issues add to the weight of this pivotal stage of life.
How to Listen and Subscribe
All Voices of Compassion podcast episodes are available on-demand to stream or download. Listen to Stressed Out Young Adults 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. Erin Concepcion Hoolihan, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological assessments and therapy for youth and families. With a focus on child and adolescent psychology, Dr. Hoolihan treats a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral concerns. She is passionate about working with diverse youth and providing supportive, collaborative care. Dr. Hoolihan holds a PsyD from the University of Indianapolis and completed her postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring the Bay Area’s food scene.
Meet The CHC Expert
Dr. Zahra Murtaza, PhD, is dedicated to supporting diverse children, adolescents, and families using evidence-based practices and cultural humility. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral challenges. Dr. Murtaza earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from Georgia State University and completed postdoctoral training at CHC, specializing in DBT. Fluent in English, Urdu/Hindi, and Spanish, she is passionate about reducing mental health disparities. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
