December 30, 2020
Adolescent Depression – Shrinking It Down
It’s not always easy to tell whether a teen’s behavior is typical for their age or a sign of depression. In this Parent Strategy Announcement (PSA), Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Steven Schlozman explain how parents can assess their child’s behavior, and what to do if they’re concerned. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more […]
December 23, 2020
Should My Child See A Therapist?
One in four people will have a mental health disorder at some point in their life, and half of those disorders begin in childhood. While many of us know someone who’s had to deal with a mental illness in one way or another, many parents still aren’t sure how to assess whether their child needs […]
November 20, 2020
Home for The Holidays During COVID-19: Facing Empty Chairs at the Table
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. But this year is different, strikingly different. We are not walking into stores, or browsing around in malls and tolerating the same holiday music, repeatedly. Most […]
September 30, 2020
Second Generation Antipsychotic Medications: An Overview
As child psychiatrists, we prescribe medications. As medicines go, perhaps none are more controversial than the use of second generation antipsychotics. For at least the last 15 years, concerns about these particular medications have characterized a good part of any discourse I’ve had with parents in the office or on the lecture circuit. These medicines […]
July 23, 2020
Cuando los adolescentes hablan de suicidio: lo que necesita saber
Este es el tipo de llamada que recibimos con mucha frecuencia: Doctor, mi hijo dijo que ya no le importa vivir. Ha estado realmente molesto por un tiempo, y cuando su novia rompió las cosas, simplemente se apagó. No hace falta decir que situaciones como esta son terriblemente aterradoras para los padres. Los niños rompen […]
June 26, 2020
¿Qué Hago Si Mi hijo Es Acosado (Le Hacen “Bullying”)?
Hasta hace unos seis o siete años, el término “bullying” estaba prácticamente ausente de nuestro vocabulario diario. De hecho, hace seis o siete años, si uno le hubiera pedido a alguien que definiera “acoso”, probablemente le hubieran dicho que la palabra en sí era antigua y pasada de moda. Evocaba recuerdos de parques infantiles donde […]
May 4, 2020
¿Qué pasa si mi hijo tiene depresión?
“Depresión” es un término complicado. Al igual que muchos diagnósticos en psiquiatría, la palabra “depresión” tiene usos comunes y específicos. Los niños pueden quejarse de “sentirse deprimidos” después de una ruptura romántica, o después de no ser elegidos para formar parte del equipo escolar, pero tienden a salir del caos en el que se encuentran […]
April 7, 2020
Bipolar Disorder and The Arts: Mark Vonnegut’s Story
Despite our growing awareness of mental health conditions, the relationship between creativity and mental illness is often misunderstood. In this Parent Strategy Announcement (PSA), Dr. Mark Vonnegut discusses how art helped him to overcome his own mental health challenges, and why mental illness doesn’t have to be a barrier to achievement and creativity. Watch our […]
March 12, 2020
The Importance of Sleep
It’s important for kids to get enough sleep, and experts recommend eight to ten hours each night. But most kids struggle to reach that due to busy schedules and digital distractions. In this Parent Strategy Announcement (PSA), Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Steven Schlozman discuss the benefits of sleep and offer strategies to help kids […]
March 5, 2020
Breaking News and Kids
During times of “breaking news” coverage we’re all drawn to our TVs, phones, and computers for information. But breaking news can include disturbing themes and content, including violence, natural disasters, abuse, and more. The big headlines today also seem to be more frequent, which can add to our stress levels. What can parents do to […]