Articles by Steven Schlozman, MD, Gene Beresin and Ellen Braaten, PhD

June 8, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

When Kids Leave Home: Part 1

This is the first blog post in a two-part series on adolescents’ transition to the “real world.” To view the second blog post, click here.  Intro music written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin. Outro music arranged and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin. If the end of high school senior year is upon you, it means […]

May 12, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

John Oliver On Mental Health

In the clip above from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Oliver masterfully speaks to the serious misunderstandings and poor care associated with mental illness in the U.S. today.  While the segment clearly uses humor in clever and captivating ways, his many points tell it like it is: Mental illness is a huge problem facing […]

May 9, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Pediatric Visit? Don’t Forget About Mental Health

The Clay Center is an educational and informational outlet only, and so we do not provide clinical services or referrals for treatment. However, many of our partners here at MGH do. Naturally, one of our biggest partners related to child and adolescent health is the MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), which provides treatment and services for children […]

May 8, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Are Parents Good Role Models for Teen Drivers?

Parents. Is this scenario familiar? You’re driving the kids home from school. As always, there’s plenty to do, plenty on your mind. Maybe you’re upset because your boss is making some stupid demand that you need to review. You stop at a red light, grab your phone, and check your email, scrolling as fast as […]

April 10, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Music For Autism Is Music For All: Reshaping And Expanding A Disability-Friendly Space

Intro and outro music written and performed by Dr. Gene Beresin.   Linda Rodgers Emory, daughter of the great American composer Richard Rodgers, writes in one of her poems that, “Music for Autism is music for you!” She is the Honorary Chair of the Music for Autism Board of Directors, so it is no small […]

March 6, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The College Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Cultural Change – Part 2

This is the second blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The first post focused on suicide prevention. The focus of this second post is general college mental health.  You can also tune in to the conversation – just search for “Shrinking It Down” wherever you get your podcasts. […]

March 3, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Trump’s Behavior

Why would any parent bring their kid to a child psychiatrist? Well, I’m a child psychiatrist and the most common reason parents bring their kids to see me in my clinical practice is because they are worried about certain behaviors and want help and advice in evaluating their child. They want professional advice about the […]

March 2, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

A Closer Look at Bulimia Nervosa

For more information about eating disorders and ways you can help make a difference for a young person in your life, or for yourself, please visit the National Eating Disorder Association website. #NEDAwareness *** In the United States, there has been a culturally driven obsession with weight loss and body image. Just look at the models […]

February 28, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Anorexia Nervosa And Access To Care

As we recognize National Eating Disorder Awareness Week here at The Clay Center, we hope the information we share will be both informative and useful. For even more information about eating disorders, and ways you can help make a difference in the life of a loved one or for yourself, please visit the National Eating Disorder Association […]

February 20, 2017

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

The College Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Cultural Change – Part 1

This is the first blog post in a two-part series on college mental health in the United States. The focus of this first post is college student suicide prevention. The second post focuses on general college mental health.  You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, SoundCloud, and most podcast apps – just search for […]