Teen Mental Health, Nature, & What Adults Are Getting Wrong

Rethinking Teen Mental Health, Nature, and What Adults Are Getting Wrong with Dr. Nevin Harper In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Nevin Harper, PhD professor, registered clinical counsellor, outdoor therapy pioneer, and co-author of Kids These Days and Nature-Based Therapy. Nevin brings over 30 years of experience leading transformative outdoor experiences and mental health interventions with young people. He’s also a critical voice in challenging the conventional mental health system and offering real-world alternatives that are grounded, relational, and often — outdoors.

In this episode, we unpack:

🌲 Why nature-based therapy works — especially for boys and men

📉 What’s really driving the youth mental health crisis (hint: it’s not just social media)

🧠 How modern mental health systems often miss ...