The Baker Center for Children and Families

Announcing November's FREE webinar! Join Meghan Geary, Ph.D. on November 21 as we explore some common childhood toileting issues and what caregivers can do to help address these challenges. Sign up at bakercenter.org/toileting #webinar

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Implementation Science! Working with our Implementation Research Division in Hawaii, this role will help further research initiatives, assist with data collection and more. Apply at bakercenter.org/careers #nowhiring #jobopportunity #hawaii #research

I'm grateful to have attended my second American Public Health Association conference in Minneapolis last week. It was inspiring to be with dedicated public health professionals tackling some of today's most important challenges. This year's theme, "Rebuilding Trust in Public Health," resonated deeply with the work we do at The Baker Center for Children and Families. During the conference, I had the opportunity to present on the vital role that trust plays in implementing evidence-based practices within community mental health agencies, especially those supporting children's behavioral health. Our relational approach to technical strategies was centered on key elements like co-creating site-specific solutions, maintaining consistent and individualized touchpoints, and leveraging authenticity and collaboration. I'm so thankful to Sarah Tannenbaum, PsyD, ABPP, Sean Snyder, Rachel E. Kim and Daniel Cheron for their partnership and guidance. Across the conference sessions, storytelling emerged as a powerful tool for building trust amid misinformation. From discussions on post-Dobbs abortion care to navigating the ethical use of AI in public health, each session highlighted the central importance of trust in addressing today's most pressing public health challenges. Speakers also reinforced the necessity of keeping health equity at the heart of public health efforts. I left the conference feeling inspired and equipped with new strategies to strengthen community partnerships and amplify trust in my own work #APHA2024

OCD can be a terrifying condition to live with, but there's always hope. In our latest Client Spotlight, we share an essay written by a former client at our Center for Effective Therapy who received life-changing support for her OCD and anxiety, and now wants to destigmatize mental health for other teens. Read the full piece at bakercenter.org/ocd-4 #OCD #mentalhealth #therapy

Catch up on our latest blog post where we dive into some of the most effective treatments for OCD in kids and teens: bakercenter.org/ocd-3 #OCD #blog #mentalhealth #resources

Are you interested in learning more about OCD or suspect your child or teen may have it? Take a look at our latest blog post, "Defining Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What Is It Really and What Does It Mean to Have OCD?" for some expert insights from our clinical team: bakercenter.org/ocd-2 #OCD #blog #mentalhealth #education

OCD is a commonly misunderstood and misrepresented mental health condition. Did you know that not all cases of OCD involve obsessions around germs and cleanliness? And it's not just a condition that impacts adults, kids and teens can have it too. Learn more in October's edition of Parent Talk, and don't forget to sign up for our free OCD webinar this week: bakercntr.org/pt-oct24 #OCD #newsletter #mentalhealth

Hope starts with you! We’re excited to announce the Hopes & Dreams Gala will be held on March 27, 2025 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. Join us for a special evening that brings our community together to celebrate the life-changing mental health care offered for children, teens, and families at The Baker Center. Learn more at bakergala.org

Have you registered for our FREE monthly webinar? Tune in to hear how OCD may present itself, as well as a review of some effective treatment methods. Sign up at bakercenter.org/ocd

Did you know there are many different subtypes of OCD? Here are just a few! #OCDAwarenessWeek #OCD #mentalhealth