Supporting teen wellbeing: Body and mind

In the second episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we turn our attention to the emotional and social landscape of adolescence - a time when girls between the ages of 11 and 17 begin to shape their identities, assert independence, and navigate complex internal and external pressures.   

This episode explores the sensitive and often challenging conversations clinicians must engage in, from mental health and disordered eating to risk-taking behaviours.   

Joining us are Dr Renee Denham, medical director of the Child and Youth Eating Disorder Program at Children’s Health Queensland, and Dr Aaron Chambers, a high-school based GP. With deep expertise in adolescent psychiatry, Dr Denham shares insights into how health professionals can better support young people in understanding the factors that influence their wellbeing, while Dr Chambers brings a practical, frontline perspective on how to build trust and engage meaningfully with teens in their everyday environments.  

Together, our guests offer thoughtful guidance on how to meet girls where they are and help them thrive through this transformative stage.