Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple

Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple

By Gene Beresin, MD, MA and Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPHSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthRelationshipsParentingKids & Family
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Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple episodes

  • Ali's Story: The Effects Of Sexual Assault On Mental Health
    Sexual assault is a disturbing, distressing, but important and relevant topic. Sexual assault survivor and UN Global Hero Ali Safran shares her story and how she's worked to support other survivors and end sexual violence. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/alis-story/

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    18 min
  • Why Watch Holiday Classics This Season?
    Why are we drawn, year after year, to classic holiday movies? Drs. Beresin & Schlozman discuss the nostalgic draw of holiday films. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/watch-holiday-classics-season/

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    12 min
  • 'Tis The Season: Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress

    We're supposed to make merry and be joyous during the holidays, so why are we so stressed? Listen here for tips on how to cope with holiday stress.

    Thank you for joining us in this journey and conversation. If you have a question or comment about holiday stress that we didn't cover, we’d love to hear from you! Write to us here.

    Media List

    • Coping With Holiday Stress (Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds)


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    10 min
  • Putting A Little Thanksgiving Into Your Nightly Family Dinners
    Family dinners can make for happier families and healthier kids. Anne K. Fishel from The Family Dinner Project chimes in! Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/families/putting-little-thanksgiving-nightly-family-dinners/

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    20 min
  • Emotional Turmoil And The Overwhelmed High School Student
    Pressure and stress has increased for high school students applying to college. When do these pressures begin, and should parents be worried for their kids? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/the-stressed-junior/

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    11 min
  • How Scary Is Too Scary During Halloween?
    Halloween can be fun and whimsical, but there's another, more scary side to the holiday. What is it that makes us enjoy being scared? Drs. Beresin and "Zombie Doctor of the Living Dead" Schlozman discuss. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/infants-toddlers/scary-scary-halloween/

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    13 min
  • Developmental Challenges Of Middle School: It’s Not So Much Who You Are, But Whom You’re With
    Middle school is a difficult experience for many kids - but why? Gil Noam, Ed.D, Ph.D discusses this infamously treacherous time - and why it doesn't have to be so traumatic - with Drs. Beresin and Schlozman. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/developmental-challenges-middle-school-much-youre/

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    13 min
  • Kids Are Not Born Blank Slates
    Every kid has a unique temperament and personality from the moment they are born. How can we understand and make sense of that in a clinical setting? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/infants-toddlers/role-temperament/

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    19 min
  • Pete's Story: Living With ADHD
    What's it like to live with ADHD? Peter Braaten, his mother Ellen Braaten & Dr. Schlozman share 3 perspectives. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/coping-adhd-young-man-mom-managing-path-success/

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    21 min
  • Nate's Story: Recovery From Substance Addiction
    Alcohol and drug addiction is a persistent, troubling problem in our society. Nate shares his story of long-term recovery and Dr. John Kelly weighs in.Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/suffering-addiction-recovery-likely-outcome-get/

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    23 min

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"Shrinking It Down" highlights the fact that youth mental health is anything but simple! Child & adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins help parents…