When it comes to engaging with adolescents about their health, how we speak with them can matter just as much as what we talk about. Dr. Matt Jandrisevits, an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Child and Adolescent Psychologist at Children's Wisconsin, and Erica Koepsel, Director of Youth Engagement at PATCH, join us to talk about how to best communicate with teens about their health.

For additional information please visit:

"What Youth Want Physicians to Know When Treating Them", Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

The PATCH Program

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, the PATCH program, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health, nor any federal government agency or department.

Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes, and so do the children who suffer from them. This week, we're joined by Maya Kumar, MD, to talk about risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Dr. Kumar is an Adolescent Medicine Physician at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego. She is the Chair of the Adolescent Health Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 3, and serves as the Chair of the Nutrition Committee for the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

For additional information, please visit:

• Academy for Eating Disorders
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Total Diet Approach
• Eating Disorder Fact Sheet for Educators
• Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report
• Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders (for parents)
• Dr. Debra Katzman: The Role of the Pediatrician in Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Eating Disorders
• National Eating Disorders Association - Parent Toolkit
• Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine: Medical Management of Restrictive Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults
• Preventing Nutritional Disorders in Adolescents by Encouraging a Healthy Relationship With Food
• Preventing Obesity and Eating Disorders in Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report
• School Guide for Student with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa
• Understanding Eating Disorders in BC Schools: A Guide of Trauma Informed Practices for School Professionals

"The unique experiences of the past two years have put many of our kids and teens at risk for anxiety and depression." Monika Roots, MD, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist; Co-founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of Bend Health; and an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins us to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for depression and anxiety in pediatric patients.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

For additional information please visit:

• American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry
• AAP Motivational Interviewing Techniques Video: Depression
• NAMI