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United States Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster specializing in the development of teenagers, providing practical guidance to families and professionals.
Lisa Damour works in collaboration with UNICEF, creating regular content for a global community in need. She supports teen mental health around the world.
Lisa Damour collaborated with the creators of Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', consulting on the portrayal of how teenagers' emotions change during puberty.
Lisa Damour shared her collaboration with UNICEF and Spotify to support teen mental health globally, referring to episodes available on the platform.
Lisa Damour contributed to the Harvard Business Review, offering insights on managing anxiety and stress.
Lisa Kendall Damour was born on November 7, 1970, in Denver, Colorado. She spent her upbringing in Denver, London, and Chicago. She graduated from Manual High School in Denver in 1988 before pursuing higher education at Yale University. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Yale, Dr. Damour gained experience working at the Yale Child Study Center. She then completed her doctoral studies, receiving a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan. Her academic background and early career experiences laid the foundation for her later work focusing on adolescent development and mental health.
Dr. Damour has built a career combining clinical practice with education and public outreach. She maintains a private psychology practice while also holding the position of senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University. She was the founding director of Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls, where she contributed to research and programming. Her work extends to authorship, having published two editions of the college textbook ‘Abnormal Psychology’ and three editions of ‘First Day to Final Grade’. She is also a recurring contributor on ‘CBS Mornings’ and writes for ‘The New York Times’, providing insights on adolescents.
Dr. Damour is a New York Times best-selling author, known for her books that address topics related to teenage development and parenting. Her 2016 book, ‘Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood’, outlines the developmental stages girls navigate into adulthood. Her 2019 book, ‘Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls’, explores sources of adolescent stress and anxiety and methods for adult support. Her 2023 book, ‘The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents’, provides guidance for parents on understanding and supporting teenagers’ emotional well-being. Additionally, she has co-hosted the ‘Ask Lisa Podcast’ since 2020, offering parenting tips, and served as a consultant for the Walt Disney Pictures movie ‘Inside Out 2’, providing expertise on portraying adolescent emotions.
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