This episode focuses on the formation of body image in teenagers and the impact of peer pressure and social media. Dr. Amy Morse, a board-certified psychologist in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, shares valuable tips for parents and caregivers on how to support teens in developing a healthy self-esteem. Tune in to learn how to counteract the negative influences and promote a positive body image.
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Shaping Self-Esteem: Teens, Body Image, and Social Media
Featured Speaker:
Amy Morse, PsyD, ABPP
Amy Morse, PsyD, ABPP, Director of Training and Innovation at The Guidance Center, is a licensed psychologist who carries a board certification in clinical child and adolescent psychology. She specializes in pediatric psychology and works with the Cystic Fibrosis team at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital to help youth and families cope with chronic disease management and co-occurring mental health symptoms. Prior to her work at The Guidance Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Morse worked in primary care and subspecialty pediatric clinics at CHOC Children’s. Her clinical research interests include adherence, barriers with mental health access and training of medical and mental health students.