Why Mental Health Sounds Different To Every Generation - Tyler Thompson

Описание: In this podcast Tyler Thompson, (award-winning speaker and youth communication coach), shares how his split upbringing of local roots and private-school opportunities, led him into public speaking and youth work. He explains how he connects with young people, why mental-health and phone culture matter, and practical ways both young and older people can close the communication gap.

Episode highlights
Tyler’s background: growing up in Edmonton, the influence of schooling and debating on his speaking career.
How public speaking and debating shaped his confidence and later work with corporates and youth.
Observations on youth mental health, the accelerating effects of COVID and social media.
Practical tips for connecting with young people: use their slang, lean into their passions, keep sessions fun.
Role-modelling in action. Why young people respond to adults who are “real” not preachy.
Tyler Thompson Takeaways:
Listen first. Let them feel heard; that builds trust far faster than lecture-style teaching.
Meet young people where they are. Earn their slang, their tech, and the things they care about.
Find each young person’s why. Their interests are the lever to pull them out of unhealthy routines.
Set clear boundaries with compassion — kindness plus structure works better than coddling or shouting.
Advice for older people. Spend time in younger spaces and try to see the world through their lens before judging.
Advice for young people. Be willing to learn from older people’s experience. Value can flow both ways.

Tyler Thompson Links
  / tylerjthompsons