Staying Connected to Your Teen with Dr. Willough Jenkins, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Today we're talking to Dr. Willough Jenkins about some of the bumps and bruises that can occur during adolescence. One day your child loves spending time with you, then all of a sudden it feels like they want nothing to do with you!We discuss why this is happening, how parents can stay connected, how to build confidence and independence, how teen dating has changed, and of course... I get Dr. Jenkins' thoughts on teens and social media!Dr. Willough Jenkins is an award winning Canadian and American board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child psychiatry and also trained as a pharmacist. She is a healthcare leader serving as the medical director of the Psychiatric Emergency and ConsultationLiaison Service at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego.With her dual training, Dr. Jenkins provides compassionate, evidence-based care to some of California’s most critically ill children. She serves on national committees shaping mental health policies and advocates at the state senate for improved children'smental health services. As a researcher, she has contributed to several publications in academic journals, furthering the understanding of children's mental health. Dr. Jenkins has a regular segment on CBS 8 San Diego, where she demystifies child mental health topics for the public, and she frequently contributes to other local and national TV channels. Her expertise spans all forms of media, and she has been featuredin national outlets like Time Magazine. As a strong educator to both health care professionals and the public she is also a sought-after speaker at conferences. In partnership with the World Health Organization, Dr. Jenkins uses social media to reduce stigma,promote early identification and prevention of youth mental health issues, and combat misinformation.This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Use the code PARENTPAUSE for 20% off your order, and until June 1st get an additional 10% off. That's 30% off your order! We are obsessed with their sheets. Please mention you heard about them here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast.If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review!Email us at: [email protected] Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmdParenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmdPlease note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.