Latest Medical advice Podcast Episodes
25. Why I Refer My Patients for Therapy: An Adolescent Medicine Physician Perspective
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - February 14, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTherapy is an important part of mental health care for teenagers. Patients improve more when they are connected to a therapist who helps them build healthy coping skills, work on relationship issues and improve their self esteem. There are many different approaches to therapy in teens. Today, D...
24. Anti-Diet: How Parents Can Teach Their Chidren Balance with Food and Exercise
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - January 18, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsParents are the ultimate teachers for their kids and can be role models by showing balance with food, body and exercise. Following up Episode #23 on Why Diets are Not Good for Teens, this episode reviews how parents can help their teen and young adult children see food, nutriton and exercise in ...
23. New Year, New You? Why Diets Are Not a Good Idea For Teens!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - January 05, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe diet industry targets teenagers during this time of new years' resolutions through social media and marketing. Dieting is never a good idea for teenagers who are still growing and developing. Dieting, which is essentially restrictive eating and weight suppression, increases the risk of devel...
22. Worried About the Risk of Prescription Drug Use in Your Teen? Parents, Listen to Learn More!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - November 17, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsParents hear scary stories in the news every week about drug overdoses in teens related to prescription pill misuse. 10% of teenagers report misusing a prescription drug in the last six months. Now, the risk is even greater given how many pills are counterfeit and laced with fentanyl. Dr. Shanna...
21. Is It Ever Safe for My Teen to Use Marijuana? Parents, Know the Risks!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - October 04, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTeenagers and young adults have easy access to marijuana, and many are using cannabis frequently and heavily. Chronic use of marijuana has higher risks to young people due to the developing teen brain. Dr. Shanna Garza reviews medical and mental health risks that are more significant in adolesce...
20. Suicide Prevention in Teens and Young Adults: Parents, Know the Warning Signs
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - September 15, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Shanna Garza discusses risk factors and warnings signs for suicide in teenagers and young adults. There are many mental health and medical risk factors for which patients need to get care. In Adolescent Medicine, we treat patient...
19. Teen Gynecology: Common Issues Your Teen Daughter May Have
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - August 16, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn Adolescent Medicine, we are often the first doctors to address patient concerns related to women's health and gynecology. In this episode, Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and expert, reviews common gynecology concerns she treats in teenagers and young adults. Common concerns i...
18. Sexually Transmitted Infections: What Your Teenager or Young Adult Child Needs to Know!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - August 02, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSexually transmitted infections (STI's) are common infections in sexually active teens. Many teens don't know that they are infected or that they have been exposed. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and clinic director of Girls to Women/Young Men's Health- McKinney, reviews commonl...
17. Healthy Sexuality in Teenagers: Is Your Teen Ready to Have Sex and Stay Safe?
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - July 19, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsParents of teenagers and young adults can start the conversation around healthy sexuality with their children. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine expert and host of Total Teen Health and Wellness, guides parents on what questions to ask to make sure their teens are ready to have sex. Open com...
16. Contraception Options for Teenagers: Learn How to Help Your Teen Prevent Pregnancy
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - July 05, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMany Adolescent patients and their parents are very concerned about having access to effective contraception to prevent pregnancy. Given the recent ban on access to abortion in many states, including Texas, sexually active teenagers and young people are wanting to know more about their options a...
15. Getting Your Teen Ready for College- Why They Need to Have a Pre-College Visit to Discuss Guidance and Safety Issues
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - June 07, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsParents of incoming college freshman often are overwhelmed getting their children ready for college. Seeing a doctor over the summer for a pre-college visit is an important task to check off during this process. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine expert and host of Total Teen Health and Welln...
14. Why Does My Teen Need a Sports Physical Every Year? Listen to Learn More!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - May 24, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEvery parent of a student athlete knows summer is the time to get all of the forms signed for school! The Pre-participation Screening Exam is required in most schools for teen athletes and students to participate in any physical activity at school. In Adolescent Medicine, we spend a lot of time ...
13. Why Do Teenagers Need an Annual Wellness Exam? Learn More About Preventive Care in Teens and Young Adults
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - May 10, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsListen to learn why teenagers and young people need a yearly wellness preventive visit. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and host of Total Teen Health and Wellness, reviews all of the important things covered in these visits. It's not just an important time to review the physical ...
12. Atypical Anorexia- It Can Be Very Hard For Parents and Clinician to Identify, Learn How
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - November 23, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAtypical Anorexia is a common eating disorder of which it may be challenging for parents to be aware. Patients often do not have weight loss and may actually be at a normal weight. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician, offers important information to help parents learn more. Parents ...
11. Medical Issues Related to Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents to Understand What to Watch Out For and What to Expect
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - November 09, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEating disorders affect teenage and young adult patients' mental health and their physical health, leading to many symptoms and possible complications. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine expert, discusses how eating disorders affect patients medically. Parents need to know what to watch out f...
10. Intro to Eating Disorders- How Parents Can Help Identify Disordered Eating Behaviors and Get Their Teens Help
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - October 26, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEating disorders affect many children, teenagers and young adults. They are one of the most deadly mental health conditions due to medical complications and suicide. It's critical that parents know what to look for in their children and when to get help. Finding professionals well-versed and inf...
9. What Parents Can Expect As Their Children and Teenagers Go Through Puberty: Is This Normal?
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - August 31, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsPuberty in children and teenagers is a process of physical, emotional and psychological growth. Parents often wonder if what their child is experiencing is a normal part of development. Dr. Shanna Garza, host of Total Teen Health and Wellness, offers guidance to parents to know what to expect as...
8. It's Critical That Teens Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination: Learn Why!
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - August 03, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsVaccination against COVID-19 helps protect teens from infection, serious complications and hospitalization. The current COVID-19 vaccine is effective and should be given to all teenagers age 12 and older. Now is a critical time for more teenagers to receive this vaccine, given the surge with the...
7. Self Harm in Teenagers- What Parents Need to Know to Help Their Teen Children
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - June 15, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSelf-harm or self-injury affects 15% of teenagers today. In this episode, Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and expert, discusses how self-harm stems from maladaptive coping skills. Teens who self harm often have underlying mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, eating...
How to Embrace Body Neutrality
Your Body, Your Story - June 08, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutesEvery body is different. And the way you feel about your body can change day by day or even hour by hour. Minaa B talks to Bethany C. Meyers about body neutrality, a idea that inspired the leading fitness instructor and founder of the be.come project to embrace their body, cope with disordered ea...
6. ADHD in Teenagers and Young Adults: How Does ADHD Affect Teens and What Tools Help Improve Symptoms?
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - June 01, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many teenagers and young adults and impacts their functioning in school, work and home life. Adolescent Medicine expert and Total Teen Health and Wellness- A Doctor’s Guide for Parents host, Dr. Shanna Garza, educates parents on the symptom...
6. ADHD in Teenagers and Young Adults: How Does ADHD Affect Teens and What Tools Help Improve Symptoms?
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - June 01, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many teenagers and young adults and impacts their functioning in school, work and home life. Adolescent Medicine expert and Total Teen Health and Wellness- A Doctor’s Guide for Parents host, Dr. Shanna Garza, educates parents on the symptom...
5. School Avoidance- How to Help Your Teen Get Back to School
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - May 18, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSchool avoidance affects 5% of children and teens. Many patients are refusing to go to school because of physical symptoms such as headache and stomache which are commonly due to anxiety. Parents often seek medical advice to make sure their children are well and can return to school. Adolescent ...
5. School Avoidance- How to Help Your Teen Get Back to School
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - May 18, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSchool avoidance affects 5% of children and teens. Many patients are refusing to go to school because of physical symptoms such as headache and stomache which are commonly due to anxiety. Parents often seek medical advice to make sure their children are well and can return to school. Adolescent ...
4. Anxiety in Teenagers and Young Adults- Why do Teens Have High Rates of Anxiety?
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - May 04, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAnxiety in teenagers is at very high levels and increasing. One in three teenagers will experience anxiety during the middle school and high school years. Parenting teens with anxiety can be hard, and it's important to get support and guidance. Total Teen Health and Wellness host, Dr. Shanna Gar...
3. Depression in Teens- Know the Warning Signs and How to Get Help
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - April 20, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDepression in teenagers is increasing due to the stress and social isolation of COVID. Teens are wired to be connected to their peers so this past year has really impacted their mental health and led to a crisis of depression and suicide. Parents need to know the warning signs of depression and ...
2. Help Your Teenager Get Better Sleep
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - April 20, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSleep is critically important for normal development and healthy growth in teens. Lack of sleep affects teenagers’ mental and physical well-being. Dr. Shanna Garza, host of Total Teen Health and Wellness, reviews how important sleep is for adolescent health and gives practical advice on how to h...
1. Encouraging Healthy Self Care Habits in Teens
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - April 20, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSelf care helps teenagers improve their physical and mental health. It’s what teens do day-to day in caring for themselves that impacts their well-being and health. Self care shows teens how to effectively manage their stress and to build healthy ways of coping. Total Teen Health and Wellness h...
Trailer- Total Teen Health and Wellness
Total Teen Health and Wellness: A Doctor's Guide for Parents - April 06, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTotal Teen Health and Wellness is a guide to parents to better understand various medical and mental health issues in their teenage children. Dr. Shanna Garza, the host and an Adolescent Medicine physician expert, provides helpful guidance and important education to parents of teens. Listen to l...
How to find the right birth control for you
Your Body, Your Story - March 16, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutesDownload the Flo app to track your cycle and get personal, daily well-being insights co-created with leading medical doctors and experts. Join one of the largest health and well-being communities worldwide, find out what works for others and ask your questions anonymously. Hosted by Minaa B, li...