June 14, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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

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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.

April 4, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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

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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.

January 24, 2018

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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

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According to a 2017 report by the American Psychological Association, 2/3 of Americans feel stressed about the future of our nation, including a majority of each Democrats and Republicans.

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 13, 2017

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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

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Differing viewpoints, feelings of frustration. We’re all constantly on edge today, and families can be home to a wide range of beliefs, which only adds stress to “together” time.

November 15, 2017

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

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

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Mental health made simple? Phpht. Who are we kidding? It can be really complicated. Which is why we’re psyched to launch Season 1 of our new video podcast Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple, to begin to wrapping our brains around it all.

July 7, 2017

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Steve Schlozman reflect on the iPhone’s 10th anniversary.

“Look, someone’s calling. Do I have to answer it?” “No. We’re texting.”

“Have you SnapChatted before?”

“Siri, text Steve ’cause I can’t use my thumbs anymore.

May 31, 2017

By Sara Rattigan, Comm. Director

Need a break from information overload and the constant stream of news media on your computer or phone? Would you love just 20 devoted minutes to focus on a single issue, instead of trying to process 10 things at a time?

Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple

Then check out our podcast, Shrinking It Do

March 31, 2014

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director, Steven Schlozman, Co-Director, Cynthia W. Moore, Ph.D. and Paula K. Rauch, M.D.

In this second podcast in a special two-part series with the Marjorie E. Korff Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, we explore the importance of community and connections in challenging situations.

Intro music written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.
Outro music performed by Dr.

March 31, 2014

By Cynthia W. Moore, Ph.D., Gene Beresin, Executive Director, Paula K. Rauch, M.D. and Steven Schlozman, Co-Director

In this first podcast in a special two-part series with the Marjorie E. Korff Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, we talk about the purpose of the Patriots’ Day Project, as well as the lessons learned that are advising its educational resources.