Articles containing: family

Teen Romance in the Digital Era

In this Valetine’s Day special of Shrinking it Down, Gene and Khadijah explore how teen romance is being reshaped in the digital age. From texting and social media to AI chatbots, they unpack the ways technology is transforming how teens connect, communicate, and even break up.

Anxiety in the Family: Helping One Child Without Leaving Others Behind

In this episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah are joined by Dr. Kat Boger to explore what it’s like for families when one child is struggling with an anxiety disorder.

The Holidays This Year: Expressing Gratitude During a Time of Severe Deprivation

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Will the Circle Be Unbroken – Arranged and played by Dr. Gene Beresin

It’s that time of the year. The Holidays.

We all know it. Families are making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa.

Your Lived Experience and Advocacy: Transforming Mental Health for Youth

What if our stories held more power than we know? What if our lived experience could help others who might be struggling? What if our experiences could help others gain a greater understanding of youth mental health?

When a young person struggles with their mental health, there can be a profound effect on their friendships, family

I Love You Dad: Words A Father Will Never Hear Again

If you think your child is thinking about suicide, take them seriously, stay with them, help them remove lethal means, and Call 988 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories: Personal Experiences with Mental Illness.

Parents Under Pressure: A Response to the Recent U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health

In the recent Advisory, Parents Under Pressure, the US Surgeon General noted that parents are currently more stressed, burned out, and lonely than ever before. The alarming statistics are not all that different than his Advisories on the Youth Mental Health and Loneliness Epidemics that have been escalating since the late 1970s.

Supporting Youth in a World Riddled by Conflict

Let’s be honest, we’re all stressed.

We’re stressed about climate change, world crises, the upcoming election, or even just the common stressors of everyday life: economic pressures, relationship issues, burnout, you name it. So, with all stress, our conversations can easily become more uncivilized.

Nurturing May – Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This year, our May calendar is inspired by our new guide Ways to Help Your Lonely Teen by Dr. Gene Beresin. He shares actionable, practical advice to help caring adults prevent and lessen loneliness and isolation in children, teens, and young adults.

Manejo de la ira: cómo ayudarlo a usted y a sus hijos a mantener el control

Todos se enojan de vez en cuando, tanto los padres como los niños.

La ira es una emoción normal que forma parte de la respuesta de “lucha o huida” . Esto significa que es una emoción que nos informa que algo en nuestras vidas es amenazante, frustrante, perturbador o injusto.

Coping With Holiday Stress: 11 Parenting Tips

For many, the holidays are anticipated as idyllic. A long awaited time to connect with family and friends, share memories, play games, watch familiar movies (we all have our favorites – Home Alone, Harry Potter, Elf, It’s A Wonderful Life – you know yours), watch sports, cook together.