13. Why Do Teenagers Need an Annual Wellness Exam? Learn More About Preventive Care in Teens and Young Adults

Listen to learn why teenagers and young people need a yearly wellness preventive visit. Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and host of Total Teen Health and Wellness, reviews all of the important things covered in these visits. It's not just an important time to review the physical health of your teen child, but also a critical time to assess mental health, the risk for substance use, healthy sexuality, nutrition issues and more. Summer is a great time to get this scheduled for the teen or young adult in your life! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-teen-health-and-wellness-a-doctors-guide-for-parents/id1561803110