Inside the Emotional CHAOS of Growing Up - Julia Mason

Dr. Julia Mason is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She earned both her Master's in Nutritional Science and her Medical Degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Mason completed her pediatric residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In her practice, she has observed a rise in adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria, often accompanied by neurodevelopmental challenges or psychiatric conditions.

Julia's presentation highlights how teenage brains develop unevenly, with emotions dominating decision-making. She discusses how conditions like ADHD and autism delay maturity and questions the rush into gender identity treatments, advocating for cautious, evidence-based approaches to support teens during this critical time.

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Intro and Overview: 0:00
Julia Mason’s Background: 0:31
Brain Development in Adolescents: 1:32
Impact of Neurodiversity on Decisions: 6:05
Gender Ideology and Youth Vulnerability: 7:42
Research on Gender Affirmative Care: 9:58
Tasks of Adolescence: 12:02
Parenting and Decision-Making Guidance: 16:10
Audience Q&A: 17:43
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