Elliot Kallen: Helping Teens And Their Parents Deal With Stress And Depression With The Goal Of Stopping Teen Suicide

Elliot Kallen is the 14th inspiring interview in the G&R Podcast’s Rebirth series. Elliot has run Prosperity Financial Group, which is a wealth management firm, for over 30 years. He is also the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress. Elliot and his wife started A Brighter Day in 2015 in memory of their youngest son, Jake, who ended his life by suicide when he was 19 years old. So they have certainly had their own personal experience with Grief and Rebirth. You may be surprised to learn that every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, stress, and feeling of helplessness. And because of their mental health issues, thousands commit suicide. Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn about their child’s mental problems, and sometimes it’s too late to act. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: The motivation for A Brighter Day came from the suicide of Elliot’s son Jake when he was 19 years old. A Brighter Day aims to stop teen suicide, the #1 preventable cause of death. Some of the worrisome warning signs of depression and stress in teens. When it is the right time to seek help for a teen. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS ELLIOT: What are some important strategies parents can use to help their teens manage mental disorders and build self-confidence? Are there useful tools that teens and young adults can use to manage stress or depression? What are great resources that help teens with their mental health issues, while still allowing them to retain their privacy and dignity?