Adolescents

Boy in the Mirror: Body Image Issues in Adolescent Males
December 10, 2024
Roberto Olivardia, PhD and
This presentation will focus on the various manifestations of body image issues and disorders we see today in boys and young men, including eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and muscle dysmorphia.
No parent wants to make things worse for their child, and certainly not when they’re already struggling with mental health symptoms, but explaining what is causing a child’s inner havoc and distress or outer symptoms can be a relief. It can separate the child from the symptoms.
Is My Child Just Moody or Is It Something More? Identifying and Managing Depression in Youth
October 23, 2024
Jill Emanuele, PhD and
This webinar discusses common elements of depression in youth and will help caregivers determine when they should be concerned and seek help for their children.
Distracted and Anxious: Adolescents with ADHD and Anxiety
August 22, 2024
The start of the school year means new routines, classmates, and teachers. While returning to school brings anticipation and excitement, many students struggle with worries and fears beyond what’s considered the first-day jitters.

Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months.

How to Identify Signs of Depression and Talk of Suicide in Teens
May 3, 2024
Ryan Brown, MD and
When a teen seems depressed or talks about suicide it can be hard to know what to do as a caregiver. In this webinar Dr. Ryan Brown shares tips and strategies to identify the signs of depression and address the risk of suicide in teens.
Activating the Environment: Practical tips For Caregivers to Enhance Care Coordination for Effective Treatment of Childhood Anxiety and OCD
June 4, 2024
Maya Massing-Schaffer, PhD and
Daniel Stone, PhD and
The InStride Health team discusses the importance of taking a systems-based approach to care, identify common challenges, and offes practical solutions. They also provide recommendations for how caregivers can facilitate “surround sound” for their child when working with the various adults in their child’s system.