May 2, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant and Sara Rattigan, Communications Director

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. 

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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 17, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant

Like many millennials, I consider myself an early adopter of new technology. I happen to own an iPhone, so I find myself pleasantly scrolling through the “Today” column on the Apple App Store. I am constantly mesmerized by the listing of new apps, their functional features, and the colorful images used to put them on display.

March 26, 2018

By Jamie Menhall

Introduction

Many parents these days are worried about their children’s use of digital media. One of the most common concerns is that using tablets and smartphones to communicate with others will result in loss of social skills.

February 25, 2018

By Jennifer Derenne, MD

Co-authored by Gene Beresin, MD

As child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists we have eagerly been awaiting Netflix’s release of To The Bone.  It seems intended to significantly raise awareness, educate viewers and open conversations about these severe psychiatric disorders.

February 22, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Communications Director

According to the Urban Dictionary, a family is “a group of people…who genuinely love, trust, care about, and look out for each other… REAL family is a bondage that cannot be broken by any means.

February 13, 2018

By Steven Schlozman, M.D.

There was this song that came out when I was 13 years old.  It was by Dan Folgelberg, and I played it over and over again on my Pioneer turntable.  It went like this:

“Longer than there’s been fishes in the ocean.  Higher than any bird every flew.  Longer than there’s been stars up in the heavens.  I’ve been in love with you.

February 2, 2018

By Steven Schlozman, M.D.

I call my mom once or twice a week to check in. When I called her yesterday, she took a second or two longer to speak than usual. Then, when she did speak, she sounded pretty awful.

“Welcome,” she whispered,

<raspy breath>

“To the house,”

<cough, wheeze>

“Of pesti—<cough>—lence.

January 26, 2018

By Steven Schlozman, M.D.

Things might seem kind of awful lately.

Every news headline, from every corner of American ideology, feels pretty depressing.  We are subjected to nihilistic rants or apocalyptic predictions.  When do we smile? When our late-night talk-show hosts use our negativity for comedic material.  I’ll admit it.

January 10, 2018

By Shahd Husein, Editorial Assistant

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. 

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Films foster empathy and can even promote social action. Sharing stories of mental health through video allows viewers to deeply connect with storytellers.

December 27, 2017

By Sara Rattigan, Communications Director

You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. 

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Whether they have fur, scales, tail or no tail, pets can improve the mental and emotional health of children and teens.