Ep. 221: Helping Teens Navigate Food, Social Media and Self-Image

Lonna Gordon, MD, PharmD, FAAP, FSAHM, DipABOM, CCMS, Chief, Adolescent Medicine, Nemours Children's Health, explores the challenges teens face as they develop healthy relationships with food, technology and themselves. From understanding avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) to navigating social media’s influence on identity, Dr. Gordon explains why understanding the reasons behind teen behavior matters. She also shares how parents and caregivers can build trust and become the safe, supportive adults teens need to thrive.

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Featuring:

Lonna Gordon, MD, PharmD, FAAP, FSAHM, DipABOM, CCMS, Chief, Adolescent Medicine, Nemours Children's Health

Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

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