In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Erika Penner, R.Psych., a Clinical Child Psychologist from Vancouver, B.C. Topics include: discussing differences between shyness, social anxiety, and selective mutism, how to help a child who can’t talk in certain situations, and the evidenced-based treatment of selective mutism.

Resources:

https://www.anxietycanada.com/disorders/selective-mutism/

https://www.selectivemutism.org/

In this episode, Dr. Laila interviews Dr. Angela Digout Erhardt, C.Psych., a Clinical Child Psychologist located in Ottawa, Ontario. Topics such as what to expect during a psychoeducational assessment, the types of tests administered and common referral questions are discussed.

Resources:

www.ldathome.ca

www.understood.org

Drs. Mary, Laila and Jenn discuss topics such as challenging negative thoughts, behavioural activation and the importance of social support.

Resources:

CHEO's Depression Handout

Book: Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens workbook by Dr. Karapetian and Anne McGrath.

Drs. Jenn, Laila and Mary discuss the importance of sleep in adolescence. Topics such as the benefits of sleep for mental health and strategies for improving sleep are covered.

Resources:

CHEO's Sleep Handout

Sick Kids Sleep Video

In this episode, we explore coping skills such as challenging anxious thoughts, relaxation techniques and exposure.

Resources:

Healthy Thinking

Facing Fears or Exposure

Drs. Jenn, Laila and Mary discuss anxiety in children and adolescents. Part 1 focuses on the symptoms of anxiety and how to recognize them, as well as common thinking traps.

Resources:

www.anxietycanada.com

https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/ThinkingTraps.pdf

Drs. Jenn, Laila and Mary discuss coping strategies (e.g. setting healthy boundaries, modelling positive behaviours, practicing gratitude) for children and parents during COVID-19.

Resources:

www.anxietycanada.com/covid-19/

www.aboutkidshealth.ca/covid-19