Mark Bertin, M.D. Developmental Pediatrics

04/14/2026

My new Insight Timer course, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Living With ADHD, is now available.

In this course, I explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can support a more grounded, practical approach to living with ADHD.

Learn more here:

Managing ADHD well asks a lot of people, whether it's staying on top of medications, building healthier habits, or keeping up with therapy. Plans and aspirations far too easily fall apart when someone is exhausted, stressed, and buried in self-blame. Mindfulness and self-compassion aren't add-ons to...

04/09/2026

A thoughtful new study on screen use in young children. Among preschoolers with oral language difficulties, solitary screen time was linked to later emotional difficulties and may contribute to later behavior challenges. It’s a reminder that context matters, not just screen time itself, but whether it happens in isolation or alongside real interaction and connection.

Strong evidence ties early language difficulties to later adjustment challenges. Little is known, however, about factors that exacerbate these associations

04/06/2026

I’m looking forward to presenting for the ADDA Webinar Series on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM ET.

Calm in the Chaos: Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation for Adults with ADHD

Emotional dysregulation is a common and often overlooked part of ADHD that can affect well-being, relationships, and daily life.

In this free webinar, I’ll discuss the connection between ADHD and emotion, what research says about mindfulness, and practical ways mindfulness can support greater calm and resilience.

I’d love to have you join me. https://adda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6NmApjJTQ9yDXuT-zRXDwg

03/09/2026

Self-Compassion & Mindfulness
A 45-minute virtual session with Mark Bertin, MD

🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00–8:45 AM
💻 Virtual
✨ Includes a 12-minute guided meditation

Hosted by Mark Bertin, MD, this short, accessible program is designed to help you reset, slow down, and build skills you can actually use at work and beyond.

👉 Register here:
https://www.myempro.com/event/self-compassion-and-mindfulness-15/

03/03/2026

Almost everything that supports mental health is free.

Sleep. Exercise. Real food. Time outside. Being fully present with people you care about.

None of it is flashy. None of it trends. And all of it works.

In my newest article for Psychology Today, I write about how we slowly give away our mental health when we let modern habits replace these basics — and how returning to them, imperfectly but consistently, builds resilience for ourselves and our kids.

It’s simple.

Not easy.

But it’s within reach.

If today you move your body, eat one real meal, step outside, or put your phone down for an hour, that counts.

Read here:

On any given day, if you've managed to spend time with your kids, get outside, eat meal together, or put phones away for an hour, you've done something significant.

02/27/2026

We all want to feel calmer. But “just calm down” has never actually worked.

On Sunday, March 15, I’ll be leading a practical session on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and cultivating genuine ease — without forced positivity or pretending everything is fine.

Mindfulness Meditation: Happiness, Ease & Emotional Regulation
🗓 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Bedford Inn
854 Old Post Rd
Bedford, NY 10506

$25 drop-in or use any class card.

Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=11124&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=-8&view=day&trn=100000221&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=03%2f15%2f26&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1

If daily stress, constant notifications, or emotional reactivity leave you feeling unsettled, this hour may offer a more grounded way forward.

02/20/2026

Spring training isn’t just about mechanics and conditioning — it’s also an opportunity to better understand performance and development.

A newly published study takes a closer look at baseball through a research lens, offering insights that may have broader implications for training and long-term outcomes.

Read more here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029226000014?via%3Dihub

02/19/2026

New research adds to what we’re learning about child and adolescent development — and why thoughtful, evidence-based care matters.

Studies like this help move the conversation forward for families, educators, and clinicians alike.

Full article here:

02/18/2026

A new study highlighted in Wired looks at long-term Buddhist monks and how meditation practice may alter brain activity over time.

While meditation isn’t a cure-all, research continues to show measurable effects on attention, emotional regulation, and stress response — areas that matter deeply for many people, especially those navigating ADHD and other executive function challenges.

The takeaway isn’t that you need to meditate for hours a day. It’s that the brain changes with practice. Small, consistent habits add up.

Worth a read if you're interested in the science behind mindfulness.
https://www.wired.com/story/study-of-buddhist-monks-finds-meditation-alters-brain-activity/

Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being.

02/12/2026

Interesting new research on the relationship between screen time, daily habits, and risk for depression. Small changes in how we spend our time can add up over the long term.
Worth a read.
Read more:

Swapping just an hour of TV a day for something more active could significantly lower the risk of developing major depression—especially in middle age. A large Dutch study tracking more than 65,000 adults over four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with other activities cut depression ri...

02/09/2026

Self-Compassion & Mindfulness
A 45-minute virtual session with Mark Bertin, MD

🗓 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00–8:45 AM
💻 Virtual
✨ Includes a 12-minute guided meditation

Hosted by Mark Bertin, MD, this short, accessible program is designed to help you reset, slow down, and build skills you can actually use at work and beyond.

👉 Register here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKT7XRC

02/09/2026

I’ll be speaking at an in-person workshop in NYC:

This workshop is designed for educators, caregivers, and professionals seeking a clear, practical understanding of how emotions work—and how emotional regulation differs across common disorders. We’ll focus on emotional awareness, self-management, mindfulness, and resilience, with strategies that can be used immediately.

I’ll be joined by Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Chris Willard.

Registration details:

Join Dr. Mark Bertin, Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Chris Willard at The Churchill School and Center to gain a deeper understanding of how emotions work—and how they differ across common disorders. This workshop combines foundational skills in emotional awareness, self-management, mindfulness and ...