As a psychiatrist, I am always interested in how my adolescent and teen patients say goodbye to their parents after being admitted into our residential programs. Subsequent to their arrival,…
…The Fault in Our Stars, this one is a good follow-up. Set in a private boarding school, Miles meets and instantly falls for Alaska, who is the definition of a…
In our previous post, we spoke about what to do if you feel your child might be in need of psychological help. We noted that even finding the right phone…
…of self. If that sounds abstract, then remember that the definition is kept broad in order to include instances where someone is verbally harangued and attacked, in addition to circumstances…
…This happens most often during adolescence, at least according to current studies. Follow Vega’s story above in our short film “Self-Care in Middle School.” What Is Gender? That begs some…
…getting heated. Here are some tips to make things go smoothly, especially for the parents who have to manage all this conflict. 1. Make it clear in your family in…
…children with ASD. Family therapy, including couples counseling, may be helpful in supporting the overall well-being of a family system. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be helpful in reducing psychiatric…
…influence, Shrinking It Down covers it all. We hope you’ll tune in. Subscribe on iTunes Tune in on TuneIn Listen on SoundCloud And stay tuned – we’ll be launching our…
…not a pebble in your psychological shoe. Lots of people think that it is, but they’re wrong. I’ve heard stuttering essentially discounted by otherwise caring and empathic adults and kids….
…Gene Beresin and Dr. Steve Schlozman delve into the idea of, and stigma surrounding, mental illness in kids. Thank you for joining us in this journey and conversation. We look…
and Schlozman to address common questions parents have when they notice changes or differences in their kids’ behavior: Is this typical? Does my child need to see a professional? In…
…a wide range of beliefs, which only adds stress to “together” time. But who has the energy for negativity? And what message are we sending to our kids when we…
…(Looking For Luke, Can Kids Get Mental Illness?) joins co-hosts Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Steve Schlozman to emphasize the importance and healing power of storytelling through film. Thank you…
…much anxiety in everyone, and to contemplate solutions for managing our stress and minimizing the negative effects on our children. Thank you for joining us in this journey and conversation….
balance. It doesn’t have to be a meditation class (though that’s good too!). A few conscious moments glancing at something beautiful in the world around you while waiting in the…