Caring for Children in a War Zone
When you are deeply involved with the care of our community’s most vulnerable, that is who you think of first whenever there is a crisis. Read More
Mental Health
Youth Reintegration and Identity Post-COVID
The Event On Wednesday, November 10th from 7:30 – 9:00 PM, Gateways will hold a free, educational webinar for parents and educators as part of our ongoing “Our Daughters, Our Future” series on girls’ mental… Read More
Beyond the Basics of Teens & Anxiety: What Helps, What Doesn’t, and How to Know the Difference
Going beyond the basic information most people have already heard, this program will show parents and teachers how to help teens tolerate uncertainty, understand the links between anxiety and depression, and pay particular attention to the role of social media in our social and emotional lives. Read More
Israel and our Mental Health
As I pray for the safety of my siblings and family and friends in Israel, I keep thinking about the fact that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. No joke, it feels like it’s been… Read More
Easing the Cycle of Anxiety
When anxiety increases, executive functioning decreases. Read More
How to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety
by Kara Baskin, written for JewishBoston.com. A little bit of anxiety is normal. Here’s what to do when it isn’t. Dr. Donna Pincus is the director of research for the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment… Read More
The Rising Student Mental Health Challenge: How Educators Can Respond
As educators, we don’t need to see the national statistics on student mental health to grasp the scope of the epidemic. Read More
Increasing Access to Mental Health Services in the Jewish Day School Community
Schools should consider becoming a practicum site for psychology graduate students. Read More