Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, & Scientific Consultant for Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2

Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert on adolescent development and student mental health. For more than two decades, she has worked directly with young people and families while translating psychological research into practical, accessible guidance for the adults who support them.

She is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books, including Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have become essential resources for parents, educators, and clinicians seeking to better understand anxiety, stress, and the emotional complexity of adolescence.

Dr. Damour is also the host of the podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Teens and Tweens, where she offers clear, steady psychological insight into everyday parenting, helping adults respond thoughtfully rather than reactively to young people’s emotions and behavior.

As a consultant on Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Dr. Damour helped shape the film’s portrayal of adolescent emotional development and contributed research-informed insight to one of the most visible cultural conversations about teen mental health in recent years. Her ability to bridge rigorous science with mainstream storytelling reflects her broader commitment: bringing accurate, compassionate psychological knowledge into everyday life.

A frequent contributor to national media, including The New York Times and CBS News, Dr. Damour is known for her calm, evidence-based voice during moments of heightened concern about youth mental health. Rather than amplifying panic, she offers grounded perspective, helping adults distinguish between healthy, developmentally appropriate stress and signs that a young person may need additional support.

For district leaders, school mental health professionals, counselors, and educators, her insights are both practical and urgent. As schools continue navigating rising youth mental health needs and building sustainable, integrated systems of care, Dr. Damour’s perspective provides a roadmap rooted in science, developmental understanding, and deep respect for young people’s emotional lives.

At the 10th Annual Wellness Together Conference, Dr. Damour will bring research, clarity, and actionable insight to a national audience committed to strengthening student mental health.