Understanding Teen Mental Health - Turning Winds Podcast Series

What’s Changing in Teen Mental Health? Exploring Trends in Diagnosis, Substance Use, and Treatment Approaches

Turning Winds Season 2 Episode 8

This is what happens when treatment works.

In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with a Turning Winds alumnus for a powerful conversation about what it means to grow, reflect, and redefine your future. From early struggles with mental health and instability to mentoring newer students, rediscovering academic motivation, and participating in meaningful service abroad, his story is a testament to real transformation.

You’ll hear how structure, connection, and a sense of purpose helped him rebuild his life, graduate with confidence, and begin pursuing a career as a therapist.

Whether you're a parent exploring treatment options or someone looking for hope, this episode offers honest insight, lived experience, and proof that lasting change is possible.

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