Articles by Will Capriola, Outreach Assistant
Will Capriola is the Outreach Assistant for The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He supports the team’s efforts to disseminate educational resources to families and collaborate with other youth and family-serving institutions. To learn more about Will, or to contact him directly, please see Our Team.
The Clay Center’s End of Summer Playlist
September 19, 2022
The Clay Center’s End of Summer Playlist
The end of summer can bring mixed emotions, but music has the power to help us feel, heal, and connect. As you prepare for a new season, here are a few summer songs that each of us are holding onto to help us through the transition. We hope they add a little light in your […]
Low Self-Esteem: Where Does It Come From and What Can Adults Do to Help?
March 24, 2022
Low Self-Esteem: Where Does It Come From and What Can Adults Do to Help?
You can also listen to more about self-esteem below, or ‘Shrinking It Down’ wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s consider two adolescent scenarios. First, Sasha: Sasha was born a worrier. She’s always been a shy, sensitive kid with a lot of anxiety. Luckily, she’s had supportive family members, friends, and teachers, who have gently pushed […]
Happiness Comes in Green: The Mental Health Magic of Nature for Our Children
December 28, 2021
Happiness Comes in Green: The Mental Health Magic of Nature for Our Children
* * * Why Every Child Deserves to Spend Time in Nature * * * This past summer, after months of staring at my own reflection on Zoom, I was lucky enough to accompany 35 kids and teens to Revere Beach as part of my work at the MGH Revere Youth Zone. Standing in the […]
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