Inside Out, Outside In

Loneliness

Our Epidemic of Loneliness

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on June 10, 2023

The Surgeon General's recent Advisory on the current loneliness epidemic noted that secure attachments with parents and caregivers can be a significant means of prevention.

The Surgeon General's recent Advisory on the current loneliness epidemic noted that secure attachments with parents and caregivers can be a significant means of prevention.

Anxiety

Storm Anxiety: 11 Tips to Help Your Child Cope

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on March 1, 2023

With the increase in the number and severity of natural disasters, storm anxiety has been escalating. Parents can help kids cope with this adversity.

With the increase in the number and severity of natural disasters, storm anxiety has been escalating. Parents can help kids cope with this adversity.

Friends

The Holidays This Year: 9 Tips for a Post-Pandemic Celebration

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on November 16, 2022

We have all sustained losses, including time with loved ones and major life events. Let’s draw on all we’ve learned to make this season bright and reflective.

We have all sustained losses, including time with loved ones and major life events. Let’s draw on all we’ve learned to make this season bright and reflective.

Psychopharmacology

How to Organize Your Child's Medication Treatment

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on October 27, 2022

The health care system is complex and difficult to navigate for clinicians as well as for parents. It is very important for you to keep track of insurance, providers, and treatments.

The health care system is complex and difficult to navigate for clinicians as well as for parents. It is very important for you to keep track of insurance, providers, and treatments.

Self-Esteem

Low Self-Esteem in Adolescents: What Are the Root Causes?

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on June 3, 2022

Low self-esteem is common among teens and negatively impacts their relationships, decision-making, and sense of identity. Here's how adults can help.

Low self-esteem is common among teens and negatively impacts their relationships, decision-making, and sense of identity. Here's how adults can help.

Health

LGBTQ College Students: Meeting Current Challenges

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on March 6, 2022

LGBTQ college students often face overt harassment, violence, and microaggressions that negatively impact their mental health. We must advocate for acceptance, tolerance, and inclusion.

LGBTQ college students often face overt harassment, violence, and microaggressions that negatively impact their mental health. We must advocate for acceptance, tolerance, and inclusion.

Health

International College Students: Challenges and Solutions

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on February 12, 2022

College campuses host many international students, providing a means for learning about other cultures. Yet these students may face significant challenges.

College campuses host many international students, providing a means for learning about other cultures. Yet these students may face significant challenges.

Health

College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on January 19, 2022

College students of color have experienced racism, discrimination, microaggressions, and frank abuse. We need to improve inclusion and acceptance on campus.

College students of color have experienced racism, discrimination, microaggressions, and frank abuse. We need to improve inclusion and acceptance on campus.

Stress

10 Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on December 1, 2021

We tend to have unrealistic expectations for the holidays, but research shows that they are often times of intense stress.

We tend to have unrealistic expectations for the holidays, but research shows that they are often times of intense stress.

Bias

The Challenge of First Generation College Students

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on November 6, 2021

First-generation college students have an extraordinary opportunity. But they may have social, emotional, financial, and academic struggles.

First-generation college students have an extraordinary opportunity. But they may have social, emotional, financial, and academic struggles.

Anger

Anger: Knowing What Sets You Off and Ways to Manage It

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on July 24, 2021

Anger is a normal human emotion. How we manage it is critical for our teaching children how to mitigate its potential harm to others.

Anger is a normal human emotion. How we manage it is critical for our teaching children how to mitigate its potential harm to others.

Anxiety

How to Talk With Kids About Gun Violence

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on April 23, 2021

Recently there have been a series of horrifying shootings. Our kids know about these events and are anxious. Parents need to discuss gun violence to help kids process this news.

Recently there have been a series of horrifying shootings. Our kids know about these events and are anxious. Parents need to discuss gun violence to help kids process this news.

Empathy

The Art of Civil Conversations: 9 Strategies for Parents

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on March 31, 2021

Discourse among politicians can be unruly, but we can model civilized conversations at home.

Discourse among politicians can be unruly, but we can model civilized conversations at home.

Relationships

The Positive Value of Conflict: The Power of Resolution

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on March 10, 2021

Conflict is a normal part of our daily lives. Our nation has been divided and immersed in bitter conflict. Resolution of conflict is healthy for us at home and for our country.

Conflict is a normal part of our daily lives. Our nation has been divided and immersed in bitter conflict. Resolution of conflict is healthy for us at home and for our country.

Relationships

How We Heal: A Guide for Families and the Nation

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on February 17, 2021

Our nation has been polarized in destructive ways. The call for healing may be hard to understand, but we can learn how mending may succeed from families.

Our nation has been polarized in destructive ways. The call for healing may be hard to understand, but we can learn how mending may succeed from families.

Media

Support Kids and Teens Following the Riot in Our Capitol

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on January 7, 2021

The riots in our Capitol may be especially frightening to our kids, and we need a way to help support them.

The riots in our Capitol may be especially frightening to our kids, and we need a way to help support them.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Veteran Families: Talking With Kids About PTSD

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on December 4, 2020

Many military veterans return from deployment with post-traumatic stress disorder. Their symptoms may be distressing to their kids and families. Candid conversations are helpful.

Many military veterans return from deployment with post-traumatic stress disorder. Their symptoms may be distressing to their kids and families. Candid conversations are helpful.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Facing Empty Chairs at the Holiday Table During COVID-19

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on November 20, 2020

On every holiday, some beloved family member or friend is missing. With over 250,000 lives lost to COVID-19, many more are absent this year. The table is now more barren with travel dangers.

On every holiday, some beloved family member or friend is missing. With over 250,000 lives lost to COVID-19, many more are absent this year. The table is now more barren with travel dangers.

Anxiety

Coping With Disaster Fatigue: A Guide for Families

Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on October 8, 2020

Recently, monumental weather-related disasters, from wildfires, tropical storms, derechos, and tornadoes, all during a global pandemic, have caused fatigue that requires family coping skills.

Recently, monumental weather-related disasters, from wildfires, tropical storms, derechos, and tornadoes, all during a global pandemic, have caused fatigue that requires family coping skills.

While anger is a normal emotion, it can get the best of us and damage others or ourselves. For personal and social wellbeing, we need to manage it.