Becoming a parent has been the wildest crash course of my life. There’s the sleepless nights, the tiny socks, and the big thoughts—What am I shaping here? How much of our kids is nature, and how much is nurture?

I don’t have all the answers—actually, I have way more questions than answers. So I sought out an expert.

In this episode, a child and adolescent psychiatrist unpacks how kids develop emotionally, the pressures they face, and what it truly takes to enter this field. We'll explore the daily work and the incredible rewards of helping young minds thrive.

Whether you're a parent, considering a mental health career, or just care about the next generation, I hope you find this conversation both reassuring and inspiring.

You’ll hear about:

• Dr. Shawn Jin’s path into child & adolescent psychiatry

• Key skills and training for working with young patients

• Common stressors for kids today and the impact of the COVID-19

• Early intervention, stigma awareness, and school involvement

• Regional differences in mental health care between the East and West Coast

• Trends, challenges, and hopes in youth mental health

• Self-care for mental health professionals

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