Episode Summary
How did a generation raised with every advantage end up drowning in anxiety? Dr. Vickye Hayter— psychiatric mental health nurse scientist, therapist, and MFP alum—joins host Indrias Kassaye to unpack the deepening mental health crisis affecting Gen Z and their parents. From concerted effort parenting and screen addiction to school dissatisfaction and parental burnout, she delivers bold insights and real-world strategies to help families reconnect, reset, and heal. Dr. Hayter also highlights the vital role nurses play in this process—not just as clinicians, but as connectors. Nurses are uniquely positioned to restore human connection and ground families through presence, empathy, and care that reflects people's lived experiences and unique needs. They are on the front lines of nursing the future, offering healing that goes beyond screens and diagnoses.
Episode Notes
Listen now to discover why healing starts at home—and how nurses can lead the way in helping a generation reclaim connection and resilience.
Nurses can earn free Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits for listening to this episode. Full details will be announced at the end of the season.
Learn more about Dr. Vickye Hayter at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/vickye-hayter