Articles by Gene Beresin

February 17, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

How Do We Heal From Here? A Guide for Families and Our Nation

I cannot think of a time in recent history when our nation was more polarized, and resentment and anger so pervasive. One thing we know, though, is that our kids and teens are watching, picking up on, and asking questions about the intensity of it all. There are calls for unity and healing almost everywhere […]

February 10, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Teen Breakup Violence, Part 2: At-Risk Emotions – Shrinking It Down

Content Warning: Today’s episode is the second in a two-part series on teen relationship violence. It may be difficult for some of our listeners.  When we look underneath a young person’s anger, or shame, or grief, there is often a hidden need that’s not being met. Learning how to identify and address these hidden needs is a […]

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The Challenges of First-Generation College Students

This post on first-generation students is one in a series on college student mental health. Other posts in this series are:  College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety International College Students: Challenges and Solutions *** Currently, around half of all students attending college are […]

February 3, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Teen Breakup Violence, Part 1 – Shrinking It Down

Content Warning: This episode is the first in a two-part series on teen relationship violence. It may be difficult for some of our listeners. Romantic relationships are a crucial part of life for teenagers. In fact, the biggest emotional struggles in high school and college often come from breaking up with friends or romantic partners. […]

January 27, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

International College Students: Challenges and Solutions

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health. The other posts in this series are:  College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety The Challenges of First-Generation College Students *** College campuses are an ideal place to learn from others. […]

January 20, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

9 Self-Care Tips for Teachers

Since COVID-19, teachers have continued to feel additional pressures on top of their already demanding work lives:  Being responsible for teaching and emotionally supporting students Responding to increased parent communications, through multiple online platforms  Creating innovative ways to interact remotely, and navigating the technology to do it  Being prepared to offer hybrid meetings and events (both in-person and remote) to parents and others These […]

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health. The other posts in this series are:  College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination International College Students: Challenges and Solutions The Challenges of First-Generation College Students *** College is a time when many students develop a stronger sense of identity […]

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The Nuts and Bolts of Telepsychiatry, featuring Janet Wozniak, MD – Shrinking It Down

Did you know the first telepsychiatry visits at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), conducted back in 2014, weren’t for adults, but for children? Flash forward, we never imagined how critical teletherapy and telemedicine would become – in such a short period of time – as a part of routine healthcare for all age groups and populations, in […]

January 13, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health. The other posts in this series are:  LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety International College Students: Challenges and Solutions The Challenges of First-Generation College Students *** Diversity allows us to embrace humanity in a broader way, and to educate […]

January 7, 2021

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Support Kids and Teens Following the Riot In Our Nation’s Capitol

The images of chaos and violence in our nation’s Capitol that many children and teens have been seeing in the media have been disturbing and scary. What’s the impact on our kids? How can we as parents and caregivers help them feel secure in the wake of not just a domestic terrorist act, but one […]