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The preteen and teen years are a time when your child is going through many changes—both physical and emotional. During this time, young people may start to have negative thoughts about their appearance. This might be because of issues they have with weight, height, acne, or a health condition. Or they may be comparing themselves negatively to images they see on social media.

Whatever the issue is for your child, you can play a key role in helping them have a more positive, healthy body image. This takes time, patience, and love. And it means helping your child focus on the importance of what

Providing healthcare isn’t always as simple as putting a cast on a broken bone or stitching up a cut. Understanding different people and their needs can be complicated. It can help, as a provider, to have a fuller picture of the patient’s situation.

Consider that many adults have been through a trauma in their lives. A patient’s negative past experiences can affect their care.

An approach called trauma-informed care takes this into account. It changes the focus from what is wrong with a person to what has happened to that person. The patient brings their past experiences to their interaction

Think of the last time you saw your healthcare provider. How did you feel? Did it seem like they listened to you? Did you feel respected?

While these questions might seem simple, they’re important to your healthcare journey. That’s because every person has their own story and set of needs. Seeing your healthcare provider isn’t just about being treated, but being understood and acknowledged.

Your health and your voice matter. Here’s how you can make sure you’re heard.