Articles containing: parenting

Online Sports Gambling Among Gen Z Youth: Risks and Tips to Prevent Gambling Addiction

“You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run…” 

Kenny Rogers, The Gambler 

Online sports betting is skyrocketing.

Talking with Your Kids about the War in Iran

When the world feels uncertain and headlines hit close to home, how can parents help their children feel safe?

In this episode, of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah explore how families can support children during times of political conflict, such as the current War in Iran.

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.

Adventures in AI Therapy: A Child Psychiatrist Goes Undercover

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have introduced powerful, easily accessible tools for a rapidly expanding range of uses. Among those uses are specialized chatbots that serve in the role of a therapist, intended as either adjuncts to or simulations of work with a real-life therapist.

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.

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.

Overprotective Parenting: The Causes and Consequences of Being a Helicopter Parent

As parents, we all want our kids to succeed. Further, we have a basic need to protect our children, teens and young adults from physical, social, behavioral and emotional harm. In most cases this impulse is a sign of love.

Chasing Sunshine: Teen Loneliness and Tips for Beating the Summer Blues

While the summer is usually painted as time of fun, freedom, and relaxation, for many teens it can feel like the exact opposite — disconnected, isolating, and emotionally heavy. Without the daily structure of school or regular peer interaction, teens can find themselves feeling invisible, left out, or unsure of where they belong.