The Palisades Fire has been devastating California since the start of the year, destroying over 23,000 acres and nearly 5,000 structures. In this special episode of Shrinking it Down, Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins explore the emotional impact of these fires, sharing strategies for parents to help them manage their own and their family's anxieties about the fires.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Media List</h3><ul><li><a href="https://malibucity.org/1168/Palisades-Fire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Palisades Fire </a>&nbsp;(MalibuCity.org)</li><li><a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/our-work/california-wildfires-response-january-2025.html?srsltid=AfmBOorUP3z21yi-PpscpV0zgfpDoIg6-bF0-_S6Leh4SbUBef9-hwhu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">California Wildfires Response </a>(Red Cross)</li><li><a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/multimedia/videos/breaking-news-and-kids/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breaking News and Kids </a>&nbsp;(MGH Clay Center)</li><li><a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/the-psychological-gift-of-giving-a-gift-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Psychological Gift Of Giving A Gift&nbsp;(MGH Clay Center)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/multimedia/climate-anxiety-and-kids-shrinking-it-down/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Climate Anxiety and Kids, featuring Elizabeth Pinsky, MD&nbsp;(MGH Clay Center)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/10-self-care-tips-for-parents/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Self-Care Tips for Parents (MGH Clay Center)</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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"Shrinking It Down" highlights the fact that youth mental health is anything but simple! Child &amp; 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.