Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple
"Shrinking It Down" highlights the fact that youth mental health is anything but simple! Child & adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins help parents and other caring adults to navigate tough questions about child and teen mental health. From depression and learning disorders, to digital media and societal concerns, Shrinking It Down covers it all.
Tune in the THIRD Thursday of every month. Subscribe wherever you stream.
About Us: The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital is a multi-media educational resource to help adults support the mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being of young people through innovative education. Visit us online at mghclaycenter.org.
This podcast is for educational purposes only. The Clay Center does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any health-related questions you may have.
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- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 180
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
When Nightmares Become Reality in the U.S. (Special Episode)
In research that's been done about kids' fears, one of the most frightening things is losing or being left without a parent.
Through the events at the U.S. southern border over the past weeks, we have…
00:25:31 |
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Season Finale: Our Greatest Strengths (S1, Ep 16)
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 h…
00:21:25 |
Thu 14 Jun 2018
Beyond High School (S1, Ep 15)
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 onl…
00:24:28 |
Wed 30 May 2018
Kids, Marches, and the Media (S1 Ep 14)
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 dif…
00:20:40 |
Wed 16 May 2018
Navigating the System (S1 Ep13)
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 availa…
00:15:36 |
Wed 02 May 2018
Creativity Gives Our Brains a Boost
Is creativity important for human relationships? We don't just think so, we know it! Think about it, yourself: What does it mean when you watch a movie with family or create music with friends?On thi…
00:17:42 |
Wed 18 Apr 2018
Autism Spectrum Disorder (S1 Ep 11)
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. And the earl…
00:22:51 |
Wed 04 Apr 2018
Is Age 27 the New 18? (S1 Ep 10)
Does turning 18 mark the start of adulthood, or is this milestone simply a cultural construct? These days, researchers say that legal adolescence should continue into the mid-20s.In this episode of S…
00:16:01 |
Wed 21 Mar 2018
Hope Beyond Anorexia (S1 Ep9)
At 14 years old, in the 1980s, Kathleen began seeing Dr. Beresin, an experienced clinician with expertise in eating disorders. Though eating disorders can be potentially deadly, over many years of wo…
00:24:41 |
Wed 07 Mar 2018
Emotional Eating (S1 Ep8)
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.Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr.…
00:21:14 |
Wed 21 Feb 2018
Loving Relationships (S1 Ep7)
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 an…
00:22:07 |
Wed 07 Feb 2018
Political Angst In America? (S1 Ep6)
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. But who ne…
00:29:26 |
Wed 24 Jan 2018
Films That Heal, featuring Eric I. Lu (S1 Ep5)
Films foster empathy and can even promote social action. Sharing stories of mental health through video allows viewers to deeply connect with storytellers. When we watch and listen to stories, we beg…
00:25:22 |
Wed 10 Jan 2018
The Importance of Pets for Mental Health (S1 Ep4)
Whether they have fur, scales, tail or no tail, pets can improve the mental and emotional health of children, teens, and our entire families. They love us unconditionally through hard life lessons. I…
00:19:01 |
Wed 27 Dec 2017
Divisiveness During the Holidays in Front of Our Kids (S1 Ep3)
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. But who has the ener…
00:18:51 |
Wed 13 Dec 2017
Does My Child Need to See a Therapist? (S1 Ep2)
In today's episode, Dr. Ellen Braaten, psychologist and associate director of the Clay Center, joins co-hosts Beresin and Schlozman to address common questions parents have when they notice changes o…
00:28:26 |
Wed 29 Nov 2017
A New Season & New Conversations: Can Kids Get Mental Illness? (S1 Ep1)
Mental health made simple? Who are we kidding? It can be really complicated. Just take a look at our short film, "Can Kids Get Mental Illness?'': https://youtu.be/halx1H-mvnw But openly talking abou…
00:14:38 |
Tue 14 Nov 2017
Processing the Manchester Terror Attack
Dr. Ellen Braaten joins Gene and Steve today to process the recent terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert, as both shrinks and parents. This attack felt different from others because it targeted k…
00:20:54 |
Fri 26 May 2017
Teen Suicide in the United States
Today, Gene and Steve talk about a really difficult and in many ways scary topic: Teen suicide. Suicide rates are on the rise for the entire US population. It's currently the 2nd leading cause of dea…
00:20:05 |
Fri 17 Mar 2017
Addiction Free Futures Project - Conversations With Youth
Gene welcomes members from Addiction Free Futures Project to discuss some of their latest initiatives related to Screening, Brief intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), tools for prevention …
00:22:44 |
Wed 01 Mar 2017
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