Kids Health Matters provides trusted advice on common child health concerns from leading Western Australian child health experts.
The series answers the most common questions parents and carers ask on health concerns that matter to them.
It features interviews with a range of passionate experts from across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, Western Australia’s only dedicated health service provider for infants, children and young people. Join them in conversation as they share their expertise and insights on child health, developmental issues and concerns.
Kids Health Matters tackles a range of topics from sleep, to managing food allergies, unpacking the risks of vaping, deep diving into ADHD and looking at strategies to support a young person in your life through depression or a mental health crisis.
The series is hosted by broadcaster Dani Shuey. Perth Children's Hospital Respiratory Consultant Dr Adelaide Withers and CAHS Coordinator of Nursing in Infection Prevention and Control, Danielle Engelbrecht share co-hosting duties.
Tune in and take advantage of this fantastic resource proudly produced by the Child and Adolescent Health Service.
Get in touch! Email your feedback or suggestions about the series to kidshealthmatters@health.wa.gov.au.
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Kids Health Matters provides trusted advice on common child health concerns from leading Western Australian child health experts.
The series answers the most common questions parents and carers ask on health concerns that matter to them.
It features interviews with a range of passionate experts from across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, Western Australia’s only dedicated health service provider for infants, children and young people. Join them in conversation as they share their expertise and insights on child health, developmental issues and concerns.
Kids Health Matters tackles a range of topics from sleep, to managing food allergies, unpacking the risks of vaping, deep diving into ADHD and looking at strategies to support a young person in your life through depression or a mental health crisis.
The series is hosted by broadcaster Dani Shuey. Perth Children's Hospital Respiratory Consultant Dr Adelaide Withers and CAHS Coordinator of Nursing in Infection Prevention and Control, Danielle Engelbrecht share co-hosting duties.
Tune in and take advantage of this fantastic resource proudly produced by the Child and Adolescent Health Service.
Get in touch! Email your feedback or suggestions about the series to kidshealthmatters@health.wa.gov.au.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caring for a child with any illness can be daunting. When that illness is anxiety or depression, it can particularly intimidating.
When do you intervene? How do you intervene and what can you do to ensure your child’s safety?
For the answers to these and other difficult questions, join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Psychiatrist Dr Karena Tansey for the first episode of Kids Health Matters as she shares special insights into the mental health of our children and young people.
Dr Karena draws on a wealth of experience in child mental health to provide practical advice on:
Dr Karena said it’s important to realise depression in young people is not only common, it's treatable and seeking professional help should never be seen as a weakness.
With her down-to-earth guidance, Dr Karena is a helpful and reassuring voice for parents and young people.
For more information, full show notes and a transcript of the episode, visit https://cahs.health.wa.gov.au/For-families-and-carers/Resources/Library/Kids-Health-Matters
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