This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A recent U.K. study found that 65 percent of 15- to 16-year-olds had viewed pornography, the vast majority of whom reported seeing it by age 14. Ana Bridges, a psychologist at the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When a patient has diabetes, doctors typically prescribe insulin, along with diet and exercise. When a patient has high blood pressure, we prescribe medication, and we also reinforce the importance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When a mass shooting grips a nation, as it did last Wednesday at a Florida high school, many individuals follow media coverage closely for updates. For survivors of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Keep an eye on how much time children spend online and ensure it is not interfering with activities such as socializing, exercising, eating and sleeping. Consider bans on devices at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The current political climate has been difficult for Americans of all political stripes. People have been so stressed that, just before the 2016 presidential election, the American Psychological Association released a list…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The opioid crisis, which killed more than 63,000 people in 2016, is affecting issues and policies beyond law enforcement and health care. No matter the topic of discussion with constituents,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At nonprofits, long hours and scarce resources are considered typical, but the high-pressure environment and deeply important work can trigger or exacerbate mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Lili Rachel Smith felt invisible. Born with a condition known as Apert’s syndrome — which causes abnormalities of the skull, hands and feet — her peers in middle school excluded…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The term “Facebook depression” has been coined to explain the potentially negative impact of social media on young people. It describes the depressive symptoms which can occur when young people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are many misconceptions when it comes to mental disorders. Those who struggle with these debilitating issues not only have to manage their own health but also deal with a world…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Effective altruism is a growing movement and teaches us that we must be mindful of others, regardless of race, culture, religion, or species. We all experience emotions and feelings of…
For the past six years, children in Syria have been bombed and starved. They have seen their friends and families die before their eyes or buried under the rubble of…