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Doctor-Turned-Author on Suicide and Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Josh McConkey, best-selling author, emergency physician, and military leader.
Hear how his dual roles have shaped his views on addressing Gen Z's mental health challenges, exacerbated by social media pressures.
Dr. McConkey shares insights from his military and medical career on preparing Gen Z for success, emphasizing community involvement and volunteerism to foster resilient leaders.
We also explore his transition from emergency medicine to authorship with his book Be The Weight Behind The Spear, tackling topics like children’s social media use, parental controls, and the nuances of hybrid publishing.
This episode offers a comprehensive look at the digital age's influence on leadership, mental health, and publishing.
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Chapters
1. Doctor-Turned-Author on Suicide and Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis (00:00:00)
2. Mental Health in the Digital Age (00:00:04)
3. Preparing Gen Z for Success (00:05:14)
4. Navigating Social Media and Parental Control (00:15:05)
5. Navigating Publishing and Writing Careers (00:20:07)
6. Generational Differences in Technology and Publishing (00:25:36)
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