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Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd, a nationally recognized well-being expert, has several lenses that inform his view of the current child and adolescent mental health crisis. A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Slavin practiced general pediatrics for seventeen years at UCLA. As a researcher, Dr. Slavin has conducted studies involving the mental health of medical students, medical residents, medical education staff, and in recent years, high school and college students. Dr. Slavin's interest in mental health and well-being began when, as curriculum dean at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, he spearheaded efforts to improve the mental health of medical students that led to 80% reductions in rates of depression and anxiety-all while increasing performance levels. Dr. Slavin is a frequent lecturer who speaks regularly at schools and regional, national, and international education meetings. Dr. Slavin has received numerous education, teaching, and clinical awards and recognition over the course of his career, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award in 2013.
“Young people today face relentless pressure to succeed in school, at home, and in every aspect of their lives. In The Success Trap, Stuart Slavin explains how a culture of constant performance—not just phones—undermines our kids' mental health. He provides a practical, evidence-based way to break the cycle by building resilience and giving kids more control, choice, and purpose, without sacrificing ambition.”—Jennifer Breheny Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of Never Enough and Mattering “Achievement pressure is stressing young people out at epidemic levels. Dr. Stuart Slavin provides us here with a compelling, highly readable mix of research evidence, case stories, and potential solutions. I recommend the book to all parents, educators, and anyone else concerned with the mental wellbeing of young people, kindergarten through graduate or medical school.”—Peter Gray, expert in childhood learning and author of Free to Learn “Dr. Slavin provides both a compelling account of the causes of distress among today’s youth and practical pathways for fostering their well-being. Backed by solid research, he illuminates the pressures of our achievement-focused culture and offers realistic, evidence-based solutions. This is an essential guide for parents and educators who want to create environments in which young people can truly learn, thrive, and find meaning.”—Richard M. Ryan, McKillop Distinguished Professor, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, co-Developer of Self-Determination Theory “We’ve known for a long time that achievement pressure is harming our teens. The question is, what can we do about it? The Success Trap offers answers: a thorough, compassionate, step-by-step approach for parents to follow to help them understand what's going on with their kids and how to help them through it. This book is a lifeline for families.”—William Deresiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Excellent Sheep
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