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.

June 14, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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Did you know that Dr. Ellen Braaten has a mild form of dyslexia and had to work really hard at reading when she was a child? Did you know that Dr. Gene Beresin has always struggled with math?

We all have challenges. We all have differences.

May 30, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant

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May 16, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant

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Recently, youth-driven marches such as ‘March for Our Lives’ have received extensive media coverage.

May 9, 2018

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories.

May 2, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant and Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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We’re not going to pretend it isn’t so. If you’re seeking mental or behavioral health services for your child, it can be tricky and frustrating trying to navigate the system. But resources are available.

April 18, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant

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Is creativity important for human relationships? We don’t just think so, we know it! Think about it, yourself: What does it mean when you watch a movie with family or create music with friends?

On this episode of Shrinking It Down, Dr.

April 4, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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A lot has changed over the years in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including that we’re getting better at understanding how to recognize it early in kids.