Mindcast: Healthy Mind, Healthy Child. A podcast from the experts at Bradley Hospital

Dr. Gold will provide an overview of core mindfulness skills as taught and practiced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its adolescent adaptation (DBT-A) with teens and their caregivers. This talk will demonstrate how DBT provides concrete strategies for practicing mindfulness even (and especially!) when emotions are quick, intense, and long-lasting, as is the case when working with families with high levels of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation.

Morgan Lindberg, nurse educator, joins us to discuss what truly drives kids, how to support them in meaningful ways, and why motivation isn't one-size-fits-all. From understanding different praise styles to using motivational interviewing techniques, we share practical strategies for parents, educators, and mental health professionals to help kids thrive.

Kristen Kichefski is back by popular demand with more of her tips and strategies on how to de-escalate situations and pointers on how to regulate emotions. She shares her evidence-based strategies to help support parents and kids stay calm in upsetting situations.

Dr. Robert Miranda is on the latest episode of Mindcast, discussing the use of substances and the correlation to mental health in teens. Find out why teens start using substances and how to help your teen if you suspect they are using or abusing illegal substances.

Teletherapy has become increasingly popular ---especially for teenagers and adults - but does it work? Dr. Molly Hedrick is here to discuss the research on why virtual therapy has been a success, in more ways than one.

Ali Manning, MD discusses the importance of supporting pediatric primary care providers with caring for their patient's mental health needs.

Rebecca Craine, a trained speech and language pathologist at Bradley Hospital discusses the increased need for speech therapy for kids and the unique ways speech therapy can help some patients with mental health challenges.

Listen to our latest episode of MindCast featuring The Autism Project's Ariana DeAngelis, MEd. Ariana shares her insight on keeping kids with autism safe during the summer. Stream at the link below.

Don Laliberte, a clinician and director of Access at Bradley Hospital, joins Mindcast to share information about how to connect families to mental health help and resources.

There are many reasons why a child's behavior could escalate. Knowing how to de-escalate a situation properly is key in preventing violence. Learn more about de-escalation strategies in our podcast with Kristen Kichefski, chief nursing officer at Bradley Hospital.

With lawmakers seeking to ban social media for teens in some states across the country, and schools wanting to ban cell phones during the school day, we wanted to take a deeper dive into screens and social media again. We are joined by Dr. Henry Sachs, president of Bradley Hospital.

We've seen them everywhere – fidgets. They're growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true purpose? Why should we use them? They are often referred to as fidget “toys” but they can serve as more than a toy. As occupational therapists, we tend to prefer the word "tools." Although fidgets may appear fun and enjoyable, they serve a beneficial purpose that can be a great tool in our regulation and attention toolboxes.

Dr. Tanuja Gandhi discusses social media and how to best navigate it in today's world.

Dr. Ryann Morrison shares his insight on the impact of trauma on kids and the best ways to help them navigate the healing process.

Gina Marini shares advice and tips on the best way to help kids with ASD and what you can do to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

After a prolonged absence, Dr. Hellmuth will give tips and strategies for easing back into the school environment.

Dr. Charity-Parker discusses her research about racial socialization messages among Black youth. Her research discussed the role parents and non-parents play in the way Black youth see themselves.

DBT Therapy, or dialectical behavior therapy, sound complicated. Dr. Kerri Kim is here to discuss what it is, how it works and what to expect in a child or teen undergoing DBT therapy.

With the legalization of marijuana in many states, Dr. Hunt is here to help identify signs that your child may be smoking and what you can do about it.

Dr. Kristin Knapp-Ines, a staff psychologist specializing in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, discusses signs and symptoms to watch for in your child.Dr. Knapp-Ines also discusses treatment options and living with Autism.

Dr. Mike Walther, an expert on pediatric anxiety, breaks down the top 10 signs and symptoms of anxiety in kids.

Dr. Mitch Otu shares helpful and practical tips to approach bullying.

Psychosis refers to a loss of contact with reality, when perceptions are altered to the point that it is difficult to know what is real or a figment of the imagination. In this podcast, learn signs, symptoms and possible treatments for children and teens affected by psychosis.

Being friends with your teenager is not possible but being friendly is. Gary Regan, LICSW is talking with us today about how to navigate the teenage years. He talks about the importance of setting limits, communication and boundaries to help you and your teen have the best relationship possible,

Developmental disabilities are a wide range of conditions that affect an individual due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas.

Matt Willis, MD, discusses the concept of physical symptoms that stem from emotional distress in kids.

Dr. Joshua Kemp, a psychologist with Bradley Hospital, discusses why adolescents may have trouble getting back to school and what coping mechanisms they can learn to help ease the process.

Dr. Jennifer Herren, a staff psychologist at the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) and a clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University, joins us to discuss what drives kids to avoid returning to school and how to ease the anxieties that come with going back to school.

Dr. Justin Parent, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Bradley Hospital, joins us to discuss the long-term effects extended screentime can have on adolescents.

Dr. Jen Freeman discusses trends she is seeing in anxious kids. She also discussed her research interests are in the area of child and adolescent anxiety disorders. Freeman's particular interests include OCD, cognitive behavioral family interventions, and developmental psychopathology.

Dr. Margaret Paccione, the Director of Clinical Innovation at Bradley Hospital, joins us to discuss the struggles that children with incarcerated parents face and how they can be supported throughout the experience.

Dr. Horowitz talks about tips to help parents navigate their children's mental health struggles.

Brian Kavanaugh, PsyD, is a clinical neuropsychologist who spends much of his time researching treatments for children affected by ADHD. He is here to talk with us today about ADHD - what is it exactly? What are the signs? Who does ADHD affect? And most importantly, how do you help a child with ADHD?

Why building resilience in children is important. As we emerge from a pandemic world, lock downs and infection prevention rules that were put into place to keep people safe, we are finding that kids are disproportionately affected by the isolation and inconsistency in our lives. Kim LaFountain is here to talk about why building resilience in kids is important to help them in all aspects and areas of life.

Children are not born grateful – that is a fact! Gratitude must be taught. But, the question still remains, how and when do kids learn to be truly grateful for what they have? And, how do we as parents and caregivers instill gratitude in our children? We are here to learn more with Jamie Turcotte, a licensed mental health counselor in the SafeQuest Program at Bradley Hospital.

Grief affects us all. It is one of the most powerful emotions people experience. Whether the loss is a family member, friend, classmate or beloved pet, grieving is hard.Children have an especially difficult time dealing with their grief. Fears of separation and the finality of death is a lot to process. While we cannot protect a child from death and the pain it causes, we can play an important role in helping a child feel secure during this most challenging time. Learn more from grief expert, Dr. Mary Sullivan.

On each episode we'll interview a different Bradley Hospital clinician on topics ranging from teen depression, to processing grief and loss, to anxiety in kids and all things mental health in between. So listen to Mindcast: Healthy Mind, Healthy Child wherever you get your podcasts and please check out the full podcast library here