{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Should I Call a Doctor?","title":"#15: Mental health check-in – kids and teens","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1559,"description":"What you’ll learn:\nIs your child feeling overwhelmed by school, screens or a packed schedule? In this episode, Dr. Satish Shashidhara – division chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Inova – shares expert insights on the most common challenges kids and teens face, from school and sports to relationships and high expectations. Learn how to support your child’s mental and social development, create an open line of communication, and recognize when they might need extra help. Tune in for practical tips to help you help your child navigate the challenges of growing up today.\n \nFeatured guest:\nDr. Satish Shashidhara\nDivision Chief, Child and adolescent psychiatry\nInova\n \nKey takeaways and chapter markers:\nLingering social effects of COVID-19  [5:35]\nBeing emotionally available, the best support parents can give [6:11]\nHow to set boundaries without resentment [7:23]\nOpening lines of communication early [8:21]\nRecognizing when additional support is needed [9:51]\nComprehensive outpatient support from Inova Keller Center [12:46]\nAnxiety and depression, the most common issues [15:01]\nNavigating the impacts of social media [26:52]\nTop tips for parents, from giving yourself grace to open communication [33:18] \nFAQs:\n\nWhen and how should parents start conversations about mental health with their children?\nThe earlier the better. Early conversation can help kids understand and manage their emotions as they grow and will help them build confidence to seek support when they need it.\n \nWhat mental health disorders can affect children?\nAccording to the National Institutes of Health, many mental health disorders can begin in childhood including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). \n \nAre you or your child in crisis?\nIf you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a child or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rIhAE1Yjj7iH2WXU7Cj8xeYhrKhDvvmcDg0CL_qiPZo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83YmIx/NDcxNDI2NzI4Y2M4/Zjc2MjM2NTdmZDEz/YzQ3Ni5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}