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Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to discuss how parents can help their teens through prom season.

Classes were canceled at St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers on Tuesday, one day after authorities said an officer’s firearm accidentally went off while police were responding to what turned out to be a “swatting” hoax call. To discuss this terrifying event, Dr. Gene Beresin joined Channel 7 News Boston.

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to discuss the power of positive thinking.

Lonely adults experience more than just the psychiatric toll — they also have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and even premature death. In younger adults, it can cause inflammation and problems with the immune system. Dr. Gene Beresin joins GBH News to discuss how random acts of kindness can increase social connection and help combat loneliness

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to discuss Mother's Day.

A recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning of a loneliness epidemic in America. Well before the COVID pandemic, Americans were experiencing loneliness, associated with an increase in heart disease, stroke and even premature death. Dr. Gene Beresin joined GBH News to discuss how we can address this public health crisis.

In recognition of Mental Health Month, MGB Health Plan met with Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins to discuss the importance of supporting today’s educators. Empowering teachers with mental health tools and resources can have a lasting impact on their students while also benefiting teachers’ well-being.

During COVID-19, teens experienced higher rates of suicide attempts. For Black youth, the mental health impact is still lingering. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins discusses the surge in the number of young people seeking mental health services during the pandemic and advice on helping prevent suicide.