In this episode of Kids Health Matters we lift the lid on vaping to help parents feel confident in tackling one of the hottest health topics of our time.  How addictive are vapes? What damage can vaping cause and should adults be concerned about the impact of vaping around children?Our guest experts team up to tackle these questions and:recommend strategies to discuss vaping with young peopleexplain the harms of vaping use for children and teens anddiscuss how schools are responding to concerns about vaping.Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) Respiratory and Sleep Consultant Dr Adelaide Withers joins Child and Adolescent Community Health (CACH) nurse Kellie, who works as both a school health nurse and child health nurse, to discuss the harmful side effects in simple, easy to understand language. Dr Adelaide outlines why it’s ‘cool to quit’ and dispels the myth that vaping is safer than smoking. Our guests also discuss:what age group is most at risk the impacts of vaping on a young person’s ability to exercise and the sneaky tactics used in the marketing of vapes to teens. Most importantly parents are urged to be informed, be aware and start as early as possible to have age-appropriate conversations with your child or teen. Kellie shares a different perspective based on strategies used within schools to educate students about the harms of vaping. As a school health nurse, she sees the impact of vaping daily and encounters some students who struggle to make it through a school day without a vape.Adults who vape are also warned about the risks of leaving vapes where they can be accessed by youngsters because there have been instances of nicotine poisoning in younger children. The Kids Health Matters podcast series provides trusted advice on common child health concerns from leading experts at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).Further information about the podcast series can be found at https://cahs.health.wa.gov.au/For-families-and-carers/Resources/Library/Kids-Health-MattersKids Health Matters is proudly produced by CAHS which includes Neonatology, CACH Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and PCH. 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: the warning signs of depression; how parents can support their child through a depressive episode;what parents can do in the early years to promote good mental health in their children; and strategies to help overcome feelings of anxiety. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Kids Health Matters, a brand-new podcast by the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).We know there’s so much information about child health, wellbeing and development out there and we want to make it easier for Western Australian parents and carers to know where to turn for evidence-based health advice you can trust.Kids Health Matters is hosted by Dani Shuey, broadcaster and mother of two young children, alongside co-hosts Dr Adelaide Withers and nurse Danielle Engelbrecht. Each week they’ll be joined by leading child health experts to discuss some of the most common concerns affecting families today - everything from sleep and the important support your child health nurse can offer through the early years of a child’s life, to managing food allergies, the risks of vaping, ADHD and strategies to support a young person in your life through depression or a mental health crisis.Listen to the trailer to get a taste of the valuable advice and insights you’ll hear throughout series 1 and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode.Kids Health Matters episode 1 will be out soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.