Media: blog, online news articles, interviews

Commentary on mental health & violence issues and news events by

Brian D. Johnson, PhD & Laurie Berdahl, MD

Psychology Today Blog

Warning Signs for Parents: Keeping kids from becoming victims or perpetrators

"Why Are More Young Girls Killing Themselves?"
May 23, 2016

"Could Parenting Impact College Sexual Violence?"
June 8, 2016

"How to Talk to Kids about Mass Shooting and Attacks"

July 19, 2016

"Is Committing Rape Just Making a Mistake? Another young male athlete gets away with it."

August 24, 2016

"Is Bragging about Sexual Assault 'Locker Room Talk'? Turn the Trump tapes into valuable teen lessons against sexual assault."

October 12, 2016

"Family Matter When It Comes to Becoming a Bully."

November 19, 2016

"Childhood Roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder"

January 29. 2017

"Mass School Shooting Averted by Parent Heeding Warning Signs:
Father foils school massacre plot by turning in his daughter"

March 29, 2017

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"Lessen Your Child’s Back-to-School Stress:
Do a mental health check-in before the first day"
July 28, 2017

"Will Your Boys Grow Up to Respect Women?
How to make it happen and rot the roots of sexual misconduct."

February 25, 2018

ARTICLES, SEMINARS, AND INTERVIEWS

Denver 7 News

Interview on adolescent male behavior and sexual assault, September 26, 2018

USA Today

Quoted in article by reporter Ashley May, “Kavanaugh allegations: ‘What boy hasn’t done this in high school?’ Most haven’t, experts say,” September 25, 2018

PowerUp for Middle School pilot program

Empowering 6th grade girls to thrive in the midst of today's pressures and challenges. New games and activities added, program flow revised, and local teachers co-presenting content. Greeley Recreation Center, Greeley, Colorado

www.powerupformiddleschool.org, September, 2018

PowerUp for Middle School pilot program

Empowering 5th grade girls to thrive in the midst of today's pressures and challenges. Windsor Community Recreation Center, Windsor, Colorado

www.powerupformiddleschool.org, March & April, 2018

Chicago Tribune

Quoted in the article by reporter Alison Bowen, "Raising boys who respect women," January 23, 2018

Tips for Helping Kids Defeat Top Dangers to Their Mental Health and Success: Tips for Advising and Motivating Them

Growing up in today’s troubled, uncertain world is tough. Parents and mentors are top lines of support and defense for children. But kids also need to learn why some things can harm their mental health and educational and life success, and how to defend themselves against dangerous influences and situations. How adults give information and advice makes a big difference on impact. This session will give general pearls on advising and motivating youth to protect themselves from perils, followed by specific tips on bullying, hatred such as sexism and racism, media use, marijuana, and sexual violence. Approaches that increase youth acceptance of advice and seeking needed help will be emphasized.

Educating Children of Color Summit, 2018 January 13, 2018, Colorado College, Colorado Springs

Not only for children of color, this free yearly event for parents and 8th grade and older students supports ECOC's mission: To dismantle the cradle-to-prison pipeline for children of color and children in poverty through education. Many scholarships given! Register free at the above red link.