Articles containing: mental health

Community, Connection, and the Mental Health of Young Black Men

How can parents, mentors, and communities help young Black men feel safe, seen, and supported in today’s world?

In this powerful episode of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah are joined by Dr. Nadia Ward for an important conversation about the mental health and well-being of young Black men.

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.

Exploring the World of AI Therapy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly becoming a major part of our society. Everday more and more people begin to rely on AI for a variety of tasks in their daily routines.

What to Look For, When to Worry, What to Do: An Approach to the Mental Health of Your Kids, Teens and Young Adults

When it comes to medical or psychiatric issues challenging our children of all ages, we often know something is wrong but don’t readily know how to assess the problem. We might see changes in their behavior or emotions that we know are deviations from their baseline.

与孩子谈论亚裔“微歧视”： 家长与照护者指南

This article is also available in English

什么是微歧视，为什么了解微歧视很重要？

你的孩子正在过孩子的日常生活：学习、参加社团、做运动、发展兴趣、交朋友。然而，他们可能会经受到“微歧视”.

Talking With Your Child About Asian Microaggressions: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

This article is also available in Chinese

What are Microaggressions and Why Do They Matter?

Your child is certainly dealing with all of the normal parts of being a kid, such as engaging in academics, joining clubs, playing sports, enjoying hobbies, and making friends.

Facing the Loss of a Child to Suicide – A Father’s Account

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

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day: a time to bring global attention to the urgent public health crisis of suicide and to reaffirm our collective commitment to prev

ADHD: The Transition to Adulthood

Welcome back to a new season of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple!

For our back-to-school season opener, we are joined by Dr. Tony Rostain for a deep dive on how ADHD changes from teen to adulthood.

The Vital Role and Methods of Mental Health Advocacy

Interested in learning more about mental health advocacy? Read our new article from Khadijah and Gene on the importance of sharing your lived experience.

这不是负担：如何与您的亚裔孩子谈论心理健康

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“你听说小敏的女儿在看心理医生了吗？”
“我听说阮家朋友的正在读高中的儿子试图自杀。”
“那家人有心理问题。”

近年来，您可能听到社区中有人低声议论青少年日益严重的心理健康危机。

您并不居少数。�