Articles by Gene Beresin

May 8, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Are Parents Good Role Models for Teen Drivers?

Parents. Is this scenario familiar? You’re driving the kids home from school. As always, there’s plenty to do, plenty on your mind. Maybe you’re upset because your boss is making some stupid demand that you need to review. You stop at a red light, grab your phone, and check your email, scrolling as fast as […]

April 10, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Music For Autism Is Music For All: Reshaping And Expanding A Disability-Friendly Space

Intro and outro music written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.   Linda Rodgers Emory, daughter of the great American composer Richard Rodgers, writes in one of her poems that, “Music for Autism is music for you!” She is the Honorary Chair of the Music for Autism Board of Directors, so it is no small […]

March 6, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The College Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Cultural Change – Part 2

This is the second blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The first post focused on suicide prevention. The focus of this second post is general college mental health.  You can also tune in to the conversation – just search for “Shrinking It Down” wherever you get your podcasts. […]

March 3, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Trump’s Behavior

Why would any parent bring their kid to a child psychiatrist? Well, I’m a child psychiatrist and the most common reason parents bring their kids to see me in my clinical practice is because they are worried about certain behaviors and want help and advice in evaluating their child. They want professional advice about the […]

March 2, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

A Closer Look at Bulimia Nervosa

For more information about eating disorders and ways you can help make a difference for a young person in your life, or for yourself, please visit the National Eating Disorder Association website. #NEDAwareness *** In the United States, there has been a culturally driven obsession with weight loss and body image. Just look at the models […]

February 28, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Anorexia Nervosa And Access To Care

As we recognize National Eating Disorder Awareness Week here at The Clay Center, we hope the information we share will be both informative and useful. For even more information about eating disorders, and ways you can help make a difference in the life of a loved one or for yourself, please visit the National Eating Disorder Association […]

February 20, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The College Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Cultural Change – Part 1

This is the first blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The focus of this first post is college student suicide prevention. The second post focuses on general college mental health.  You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, SoundCloud, and most podcast apps – just search for […]

January 10, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

An Encounter With The Unknown – From A Mother’s Lens

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories: Personal Experiences With Mental Illness. Note: The following person’s account of his/her personal experience has been published with his/her consent to support the mission of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and let others in similar situations not feel so alone. […]

December 23, 2016

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Home For The Holidays: Facing Empty Chairs At The Table

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us, Gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together, If the fates allow… From “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”  *** Here we are in the holiday season. It’s inescapable. The […]

December 22, 2016

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Mending A House Divided: Bringing Peace And Good Will To The Holidays

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I believe the government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved — I do not expect the house to fall — but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing or […]