In this episode of the Women on Wisdom Podcast, Sandra speaks with Dr. Rabia Khan about why a prevention-first approach to adolescent female health is more important than ever.
In this episode of the Women on Wisdom Podcast, Sandra speaks with Dr. Rabia Khan about why a prevention-first approach to adolescent female health is more important than ever.
They discuss the impact of social media and screen time on girls’ mental health, body image, sleep, anxiety, self-esteem, and social connection. Dr. Khan also shares how parents, doctors, educators, and communities can better support teens through curiosity, early intervention, healthy boundaries, and stronger emotional support systems.
In this conversation, they explore:
This conversation is a call to take adolescent health seriously, ask the questions that are too often missed, and create meaningful change before young women reach a breaking point.
Our guest this week:
Serving as the lead physician for both the East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) and its Memory Clinic, Dr. Rabia Khan completed her medical degree at Queen’s University followed by family medicine residency training at McMaster University. Her early medical career included providing care in rural Northern Ontario as well as international clinical experience.
Since relocating to Rockwood with her family in 2011, Dr. Khan has remained deeply engaged in local civic life. Her community contributions include co-founding The Rockwood Farmers' Market, serving on the Upper Grand District School Board’s Diversity Committee, and participating in the University of Guelph’s Multi-faith Resource Team. Additionally, she has supported settlement initiatives for Syrian refugees throughout the Guelph area.