Articles by Shahd Husein
Shahd Husein is the editorial assistant for The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds. She is currently working toward her Master of Public Health (MPH) at Tufts University School of Medicine, and previously attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a B.A. in Arabic language and literature with a minor in medical anthropology. Before working with the Clay Center, Shahd collaborated with the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission on several communications projects including a website redesign, weekly press advances, and social media efforts. Prior to that, she served as a behavioral health research fellow at Health Care For All and reported on the status of mental health and substance use disorders in Massachusetts. Shahd is passionate about increasing access to and promoting accurate health information. With her background in health communication and a passion for mental health advocacy, she hopes to help the Clay Center understand how and where to best reach parents and caregivers.
Shrinking It Down: Beyond High School (Season 1, Episode 15)
May 30, 2018
Shrinking It Down: Beyond High School (Season 1, Episode 15)
You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. *** Did you know that many young people forego college and go into the workforce after high school? In fact, going to college right away has declined to 66% of high school grads, in recent years, and only 46% of those under age 30 complete an […]
Shrinking It Down: Kids, Marches, and Media (Season 1, Episode 14)
May 16, 2018
Shrinking It Down: Kids, Marches, and Media (Season 1, Episode 14)
You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. *** Recently, youth-driven marches such as ‘March for Our Lives’ have received extensive media coverage. While many kids and teens are participating in these marches, what happens to those who want a different outlet? Have adults pressured youth into marching? On this episode of Shrinking It Down, […]
Shrinking It Down: Navigating the System (Season 1, Episode 13)
May 2, 2018
Shrinking It Down: Navigating the System (Season 1, Episode 13)
You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Shrinking It Down.” *** 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 […]
Shrinking It Down: Emotional Eating (Season 1, Episode 8)
February 21, 2018
Shrinking It Down: Emotional Eating (Season 1, Episode 8)
You can also listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iTunes. *** Emotional eating occurs when we use food as a coping mechanism to deal with the stresses in life. Oftentimes, feelings of shame and regret follow patterns of emotional eating. Drs. Gene Beresin and Steven Schlozman break down what emotional eating is, where it comes from, […]
Shrinking It Down: Loving Relationships (Season 1, Episode 7)
February 7, 2018
Shrinking It Down: Loving Relationships (Season 1, Episode 7)
You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Shrinking It Down.” *** While relationships with family, friends, and even pets can be challenging, learning how to balance our needs with the needs of others can lead to meaningful, loving relationships. Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. […]
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