Gene Beresin, MD, MA and Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH
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 suppo...
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Gene Beresin, MD, MA and Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH
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Jun 18, 2026
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Episodes
Kids Are Not Born Blank Slates 05.09.2014 18:34
Every kid has a unique temperament and personality from the moment they are born. How can we understand and make sense of that in a clinical setting? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/infants-toddlers/role-temperament/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete's Story: Living With ADHD 14.08.2014 20:48
What's it like to live with ADHD? Peter Braaten, his mother Ellen Braaten & Dr. Schlozman share 3 perspectives. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/coping-adhd-young-man-mom-managing-path-success/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nate's Story: Recovery From Substance Addiction 01.08.2014 22:54
Alcohol and drug addiction is a persistent, troubling problem in our society. Nate shares his story of long-term recovery and Dr. John Kelly weighs in. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/suffering-addiction-recovery-likely-outcome-get/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fault in Our Stars: Proof Of What Teens Can Handle 11.07.2014 9:55
The Fault In Our Stars, the novel turned movie by John Green – crushed its opening week competition, The Edge of Tomorrow (a scifi blockbuster featuring Tom Cruise!). That teenagers across the country were drawn to this film about two kids with cancer falling in love, it struck us that maybe Hollywood and media have been pitching below what the kids want to hear about. Check out the accompanying b...
Did The Black Box Warning For Antidepressants Risk Greater Depression & Suicidal Behavior In Youth? 30.06.2014 12:42
Black box warning: both patient and doctor should exercise caution in prescribing a drug. How does a black box warning for prescribing antidepressants to adolescents and young adults correlate with suicide and suicide attempts in this population? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/black-box-warning-antidepressants-risk-greater-depression-suicida...
Dad's New Shoes: The Evolving Roles Of Fathers 12.06.2014 13:29
Dr. Ray Levy, founder and director of The Fatherhood Project at MGH, talks fatherhood and Father's Day with Drs. Beresin and Schlozman. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/families/dads-new-shoes-evolving-roles-fathers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Concerts: How To Stay Tuned In When Your Kids Are Unplugged 20.05.2014 11:01
Our music-loving doctors discuss concerts and provide a concert-survival guide for parents. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/concerts-survival-guide/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Senior Prom: A Joyous Rite Of Passage Or Nightmare For Parents? 20.05.2014 8:49
The senior prom is a ritual for parents and students. How parents can talk to their kids about this right of passage, and the sometimes even more dreaded after-prom. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/senior-prom-joyous-rite-passage-nightmare-parents/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patriots' Day Project: The Importance Of Community 31.03.2014 10:08
In this second podcast in a special two-part series with the Marjorie E. Korff Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, we explore the importance of community and connections in challenging situations. Check it out on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/patriots-day-project/importance-community-connection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Patriots' Day Project: Purpose And Lessons Learned 31.03.2014 8:48
In this first podcast in a special two-part series with the Marjorie E. Korff Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, we talk about the purpose of the Patriots' Day Project, as well as the lessons learned that are advising its educational resources. Check it out on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/patriots-day-project/patriots-day-project-purpose-...
Horror Movies & Videogames 05.03.2014 8:41
Are horror movies and video games getting increasingly graphic and realistic? Have they changed over the years? What's healthy and OK for kids to see, and what isn't? Drs. Beresin & Schlozman discuss. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/grade-school/horror-movies-can-watch-11-year-old/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Kids Moving Home 05.03.2014 8:01
More college graduates are returning home than ever before, but what happens to parent-child relationships when adult children move home? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/young-adults/adult-children-moving-back-home-boomerang-generation-new-normal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over-Scheduled, Stressed Out Kids And Families 05.03.2014 5:46
In the last 10-15 years, we have been increasingly stressing out our kids with zillions of activities and commitments. Are kids getting lost in the haze of over-achievement and over-scheduling? Check out the accompanying blog on our website: http://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/families/scheduled-stressed-families/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Contact Sports: Yes or No? 18.09.2013 4:58
How can we protect our kids from contact sports - and not just from the usual suspects (hockey and football)but soccer and other sports too? Drs. Beresin & Schlozman discuss the concern about contact sports & what it means for parents and kids. Check out the accompanying blog on our website: https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/teenagers/should-my-child-play-contact-sport...
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