Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Parents today are facing unprecedented levels of stress, with many reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression, burnout, and loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2024 advisory calls parental mental health and well-being an urgent public health issue, citing the effects of parental health on the health and development of children. In this discussion, experts will examine the factors driving parental stress, explore how parental mental health shapes child development and family well-being, and discuss evidence-based strategies to better support parents. Drawing on research in public health, psychology, and child development, panelists will share practical insights for families while considering the policies and community investments needed to help parents—and the next generation—thrive.
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SPEAKERS
■ Karestan Koenen, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
■ Archana Basu, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Research Scientist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
■ Richard Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Director, Making Caring Common
■ Jayne Singer, Director of Relational Health and Clinical Training, Brazelton Touchpoints Center; Senior Attending Psychologist, Boston Children’s Hospital
MODERATOR
■ Melody Mendez, Anchor/Reporter, NBC10 Boston
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Sharing diverse perspectives on public health.
Speakers do not speak for Harvard.
#PublicHealth #Podcast #MentalHealth #ParentalHealth #ChildDevelopment
Parents today are facing unprecedented levels of stress, with many reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression, burnout, and loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2024 advisory calls parental mental health and well-being an urgent public health issue, citing the effects of parental health on the health and development of children. In this discussion, experts will examine the factors driving parental stress, explore how parental mental health shapes child development and family well-being, and discuss evidence-based strategies to better support parents. Drawing on research in public health, psychology, and child development, panelists will share practical insights for families while considering the policies and community investments needed to help parents—and the next generation—thrive.
SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter:
hsph.me/Studiosignup
SPEAKERS
■ Karestan Koenen, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
■ Archana Basu, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Research Scientist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
■ Richard Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Director, Making Caring Common
■ Jayne Singer, Director of Relational Health and Clinical Training, Brazelton Touchpoints Center; Senior Attending Psychologist, Boston Children’s Hospital
MODERATOR
■ Melody Mendez, Anchor/Reporter, NBC10 Boston
─────────────────────
Sharing diverse perspectives on public health.
Speakers do not speak for Harvard.
#PublicHealth #Podcast #MentalHealth #ParentalHealth #ChildDevelopment
