COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
It’s that time of the year when one can sense a buzz coming from many high school seniors as they are preparing to transition to […]
Is A Scroll Really Just A Scroll?
An article for a non-profit organization on“The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health“by Sarah Batakanwa, MS3 Let’s talk about something we probably use […]
Burnout—An Exhaustive Pursuit
After completing a lengthy medical and specialty training process, I suddenly felt like I had caught a second wind and was feeling enthusiastic and energetic. […]
From La Casita to the Super Bowl: A Puerto Rican Story
I write this piece from a dual perspective that I carry with me every day: as both a Puerto Rican and an American, and as […]
STRANGER THINGS and TRAUMA
In my work with children and adolescents, I frequently inquire about their current interests and activities capturing their attention. Over the last ten years, I […]
Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Handling Challenges and Embracing Growth
Hello, my name is Sofia. As a sixth grader, I know that stepping into middle school can be a big adjustment. There are new challenges, […]
CONTINGENCY PLANS DURING TURBULENT TIMES
I remember that throughout my elementary school, during the “Cold War” years, children were told to prepare in case of a nuclear attack. We “trained” […]
Setting healthy limits for screen time in pre-school children
The topic of technology and school-aged children and teens is a growing concern for parents and health care professionals, including here at ShrinkBox.org, where you […]
Hikikomori: The Silent Epidemic of Social Withdrawal
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation: Tips from a Child Psychiatrist
Recently the US Surgeon General, Vice Admiral, Dr Vivek H. Murthy, issued a national advisory on loneliness, social isolation and lack of connectedness in our […]