Articles containing: crisis

Ukraine: What Do We Tell Our Kids? – Shrinking It Down

The crisis in Ukraine feels to many like the straw that broke the camel’s back. Between the COVID pandemic, systemic racism, the climate crisis, and now the war in Ukraine, the world may feel increasingly unsafe. Very young children, though, actually respond more to their adults’ distress than to the tragic events themselves.

What To Do If Your Child Is In Crisis

No family chooses to be in a crisis mental health situation with their child. In all the uncertainty and intense emotions, one thing is clear – we want to keep our children safe.

7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

You can also read this article in Spanish or Chinese. Gratitude to the MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center and the MGH International Marketing Team for making this possible.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 has created anxiety and uncertainty for all of us, including children and teens.

Parenting In A Community Crisis: Lessons From The Boston Marathon

In reflection of the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, The Clay Center is re-posting this special video.

Boston-area parents reflect on their experiences parenting during the 2013 Boston Marathon events, and offer advice to other parents who may find themselves facing a community challenge.

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.