Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw

Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw is a clinical psychologist for the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program at Sharp Mesa Vista. He loves working closely with youth as well as the team members on his unit. He also enjoys educating others about mental health, and supervising psychology trainees.

Outside of work, Dr. Bradshaw spends his time with his wife and their three children. Together they love taking advantage of San Diego's weather.

To learn more about Sharp's mental health services or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

Outside of work, Dr. Bradshaw spends his time with his wife and their three children. Together they love taking advantage of San Diego's weather.

To learn more about Sharp's mental health services or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

Stories by Dr. Kelsey Bradshaw

Raising children in the digital age (video)

A child psychologist discusses the risks and benefits of kids using social media as well as treatment options for those affected by it.

Mom on phone with her children in the background

U.S. parents are stressed and need support

Parents are now more likely than ever to report having high levels of stress compared to other adults. And it has consistently increased over the last decade.

Young girl on couch smiling at her smartphone

Opinion: Monitoring your teen on social media is healthy

Social media isn’t innately bad for children — but monitoring is essential.

Is my child spending too much time online?

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory highlighting the need to support the mental health of children and teens who use social media.

Child crying and holding onto tablet device

Is it a tantrum or something more serious?

Tantrums are common for kids but after age 6, meltdowns could signal a bigger behavioral problem.

Talking with kids about troubling current events

News of school shootings, war, climate change and other troubling events seems endless. Learn how to help kids feel safe and cope with their emotions.