Kids Health Cast

La Dra. Lauren Webb explica a los padres el tema de las rabietas. Analiza las causas subyacentes, incluidos los factores que desencadenan estos estallidos emocionales en los niños. Ayuda a los adultos a comprender y manejar estos episodios de manera más efectiva, desde las frustraciones y la ansiedad hasta los desafíos relacionados con el desarrollo. Además, ofrece consejos prácticos para que los cuidadores puedan afrontar esta etapa desafiante del desarrollo infantil.

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Disclaimer: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature, including discussions on suicide and teen mental health that some listeners may find disturbing. We know this can be a difficult subject, so please take care of yourself while listening.

In the second part of this vodcast series, Yunyu Xiao, PhD discusses the less frequently studied and known signals around youth suicide ideation. She reviews the social determinants of health across various counties and zip codes. She describes using natural language processing on coroner and law-enforcement narratives and linking large datasets. She shares how AI can help to highlight behavior patterns across various data sets. Finally, she emphasizes why measuring behaviors and social context matters for suicide prevention.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories.

Disclaimer: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature, including discussions on suicide and teen mental health that some listeners may find disturbing. We know this can be a difficult subject, so please take care of yourself while listening.

In the first part of this vodcast series, Yunyu Xiao, PhD provides an overview of the signs and symptoms that parents should look for in youth suicide prevention. She details the signals that loved ones can watch for in screen time usage and addiction. She reviews how certain behaviors can contribute to risks of higher suicidal ideation, including sleep disruption and change in attitudes. She gives parents tools on how they can talk calmly and directly with their children about sensitive topics.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories.

En este episodio de Kids Health Cast, la Dra. Andrea Temkin-Yu analiza el aumento de la ansiedad y los trastornos de salud mental entre los adolescentes. Destaca estrategias prácticas y efectivas que los padres pueden utilizar para apoyar a sus hijos adolescentes, fortalecer su bienestar emocional y crear un entorno de apoyo frente a los desafíos actuales. También aborda el impacto de las redes sociales y cómo identificar las señales y síntomas que pueden afectar la salud mental de los adolescentes. Además, presenta su nuevo libro de trabajo, “Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health”, que ofrece soluciones basadas en evidencia y ejercicios prácticos para ayudar a las familias a acceder a herramientas útiles para el bienestar emocional.

Para programar una cita con la Dra. Andrea Beth Temkin

In this panel discussion, Dr. Caitlin Hoffman speaks with Jennifer O'Connor on her daughter Claire's experiences with seizures and how she was treated through epilepsy surgery. Dr. Hoffman provides an initial overview of the complexities of seizures and epilepsy in child development. Then, Jennifer discusses Claire's condition and shares their family's heartfelt journey through fear, hope, and healing. Finally, the panelists highlight the role of surgery in managing the condition and why it can be a valuable treatment for controlling seizures and restoring quality of life.

Elizabeth Gunkle, C.P.N.P., discusses ways to help prevent diabetes in children. She provides an overview of the risk factors for type 1 diabetes and the importance of screening for children. She shares the latest groundbreaking research and programs focused on early identification and prevention strategies. She also highlights how advancements, like the medication Tzield, are changing the landscape for pediatric diabetes prevention.

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Drs. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe and Adriana Perez discuss biliary atresia, a serious life-threatening liver disease that affects approximately one in 10,000 children. The doctors discuss the symptoms to look out for in newborns and why timely diagnosis is crucial. The panelists highlight the significance of the Kasai procedure as an intervention for improving a child's quality of life. They also provide helpful guidance to parents how they can navigate this challenging condition early in their infant's life.

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Dr. Matthew Deng discusses the prevalence of jaundice in newborns. He explains what the condition is and why it occurs commonly in babies. He highlights when parents should be concerned, including recognizing the signs and monitoring your baby's health. He reviews the importance of bilirubin management in the first weeks of your infant's life.

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Dr. Lauren Webb discusses selective mutism, an often misunderstood childhood anxiety disorder. She shares critical insights on how it manifests, the age of onset, and the importance of early intervention with effective treatment options. She also helps parents understand how to differentiate the disorder from shyness experienced by kids.

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Dr. Asim Mohammad Shahid discusses seizures and epilepsy that can impact children. He goes over febrile seizures, their causes, and addresses the misconceptions surrounding its occurrence related to vaccinations. He provides an overview of the common types of seizures that parents may see their child experience and how to best manage the frightening experience. He also emphasizes the importance of timely medical intervention when epilepsy occurs.

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