December 7, 2018

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director and Steven Schlozman, Co-Director

Let’s just paint a little picture. It’s a picture we already know pretty well, but still every year it seems to take many of us by irritable surprise.

It’s cold outside.

December 6, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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It’s cold. It’s gray. It’s dark. This time of year, a lot of folks feel pretty blah. And not just those with depression or other mental health disorders. It can affect anyone.

November 22, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

Ask your children or the young people in your life:

“What is a home?”

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

How do their answers compare to the children in this video?

No matter their background, no matter where they live, all child

November 21, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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Rewards. Punishments. Incentives. What parent hasn’t used one or all of these when trying to navigate challenging behavior in their kids? These might be great strategies when the root of the problem is a lack of motivation.

November 8, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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October 25, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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At the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, we think a lot about helping kids as they’re growing up with all sorts of challenges.

October 18, 2018

By Steven Schlozman, Co-Director

Intro music written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.Outro music arranged and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.

Here is my most vivid memory of Halloween as a child:

I’m 8 years old.

October 11, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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Last season, we talked about the benefits of pets for our kids’ mental health. That unconditional love helps our children to build skills and navigate important life lessons.

August 31, 2018

By Steven Schlozman, Co-Director, Gene Beresin, Executive Director and Ellen Braaten, Co-Director

Many families are growing more concerned about suicide, especially among young people. Yet, suicide is often preventable when family members, friends, and communities learn how to recognize warning signs and connect those who are struggling with help.