Lisa Damour

Lisa Damour is a distinguished expert in psychology, specialising in the emotions of stress and anxiety. A renowned psychologist, she serves as a Senior Advisor at the Schubert Centre for Child Studies and is the host of the Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting podcast. Lisa is a regular contributor to programmes such as CBS News and a celebrated keynote speaker at various corporate events. Her presentations delve into the challenges of stress and anxiety, offering insights into managing these emotions and the science underpinning them. Having spoken for prestigious organisations like Pixar and HBO, Lisa is recognised by the American Psychological Association and frequently discusses mental health, well-being, and the unique challenges faced by females.

Lisa’s academic journey began at Yale University, leading to her tenure at the Yale Child Study Centre, and culminating in a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. As a leading authority in her field, she has authored two New York Times Bestsellers, “Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood” and “Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls”. She also pens a monthly column for the New York Times on adolescence, with her latest book, “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers”, serving as a guide for parents navigating their teenagers’ emotions.

Throughout her career, Lisa has penned numerous papers and conducted extensive research on stress, anxiety, education, and child development. She shares this knowledge through her role at the Schubert Centre for Child Studies at Western Reserve University. Additionally, she is the Executive Director of Laurel School’s Centre for Research on Girls and serves as an Advisory Board Member for Parents Magazine. Her work extends beyond academia into practical applications, making her insights invaluable to a broader audience.

Lisa Damour is a sought-after speaker for both corporate and public events, where she addresses a range of topics from stress and anxiety to parenting and teenage development. Her global speaking engagements have included a TED Talk titled “3 Steps of Anxiety Overload – And How You Can Take Back Control”. She also contributes her expertise to the upcoming Pixar movie “Inside Out 2”. Tailoring her presentations to meet the specific needs of each client, Lisa ensures that her talks foster meaningful discussions on well-being and mental health.