Some birds may use ‘mental time travel,’ study finds
May 23, 2024, CNNWhile episodic memory is integral to how most people experience the world, it can be difficult for scientists to prove whether nonhuman animals share this ability.
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While episodic memory is integral to how most people experience the world, it can be difficult for scientists to prove whether nonhuman animals share this ability.
Political debates are exacerbating the mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth
May 20, 2024, NewsweekRecent media reporting has recklessly ignored evidence that societal rejection directly impacts the mental health and potential suicide risk of LGBTQ young people.
Graduation ceremonies canceled: How disappointed grads can overcome ‘milestone FOMO’
May 19, 2024, Fox NewsMental health experts share how to handle being ‘robbed of the opportunity’ for a graduation ceremony.
Drug overdoses spiked in some states, but dropped elsewhere in the country
May 15, 2024, USA TODAYFewer Americans died of drug overdoses nationwide last year, marking the first annual drop since 2018.
Your kid’s college is engulfed in protests. What should you do?
May 10, 2024, CNNWhile students navigate their own place in the conversation, many of their loved ones back home are worrying about them.
The U.S. is facing epidemic of parental burnout
May 8, 2024, NewsweekThe pressure to be “perfect” not only leads to parental burnout but can also negatively affect the mental health of the child.
Dementia cases are on the rise — avoid these 12 risks to keep your brain healthy
May 7, 2024, CNBCAlthough there is no cure for the condition, psychologists and researchers are working to prevent its onset.
Only child syndrome is a myth
May 7, 2024, Yahoo NewsThere is no reliable scientific evidence that being an only child significantly affects personality, behavior, or well-being.
Pushing back at a culture of relentless ‘toxic positivity’
May 2, 2024, CNNPsychologist says negative thoughts should be examined and affirmed, not chased away.
Major French study says kids should be banned from smartphones until 13
May 1, 2024, Business InsiderStudy reports the tech industry is making children "commodities" and "targets of endless notifications."
How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one
April 30, 2024, NPRIndividuals need to be able to identify and think critically about the bogus information that we may encounter in our daily lives.
How to talk to your teen about dating
April 26, 2024, ParentsLearn more about how to be a good support system for your child, how to talk to them about dating, and how to help ensure they stay safe.
How do you get siblings to be nice to each other?
April 24, 2024, NPRParents need to intentionally teach children to focus on and prioritize family over themselves.
What we can learn about mental health from Elmo's viral social post
April 23, 2024, USA TODAYThe beloved Sesame Street character Elmo asked how people were doing, and then things got real.
What it’s like to be a ‘glass child’
April 23, 2024, CNNChildren without special needs can feel like they are “see-through,” as though they are made of glass, in families with special needs children.
Have you been neglecting your spouse year-round?
April 17, 2024, USA TODAYSpouse appreciation shows they are worth recognizing and it's helpful to reflect on your relationship and communication.
People are misdiagnosing themselves with autism from TikTok misinformation
April 11, 2024, HealthlineThe trend of self-diagnosis on social media has “watered down” the common understanding of diagnoses, and shifted the meaning of the diagnosis.
Suicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years
April 10, 2024, CNNThe unique stressors faced by college athletes could partially explain the rise in suicides among this group.
AI being used as a therapy support tool
April 9, 2024, Fox NewsKurt 'the CyberGuy' Knutsson on how A.I. is being utilized for mental health care and analyzing garbage for food waste.
Gen Zers, take note: Some boomers have found a simple path to happiness
April 6, 2024, Business InsiderOlder adults in the US have higher happiness levels, even though they have fewer social interactions.
Jealousy versus admiration
April 3, 2024, ForbesHow jealousy differs from envy and how and why we should turn it into admiration.
Couples who drink together live longer
April 2, 2024, Food & WineSimilar drinking habits may also mean a happier marriage—as long as no one's overdoing it.
FDA clears first digital treatment for depression, but experts caution that research is still early
April 2, 2024, CNNThe US Food and Drug Administration is allowing the use of a prescription digital treatment for major depressive disorder.
LGBT adults in the US are twice as likely to experience disrespect or unfair treatment at the doctor’s office
April 2, 2024, CNNMore than a third of LGBT adults say they have become less likely to seek health care because of a negative experience with a provider in recent years.