Being Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
Admitting that everything wasn't perfect helped me get the support I needed
Before Shark Week and ‘Jaws,’ World War II Spawned America’s Shark Obsession
World War II played a pivotal role in fomenting the nation's obsession with sharks
As a Political Commentator and Consultant, I Was Used to Pivoting. But Brain Surgery Spun My Life in a Whole New Direction.
When I found out I had a brain tumor, I had to accept that God had a different plan for me
How to Cope With the World Opening Up When You're Still Mourning Covid Losses
As things get back to some semblance of normalcy, those of us grieving Covid losses are struggling with stress and mixed emotions
No Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs
In many parts of the U.S. and the world, demand for mental health care overwhelms supply
Transgender Medicine – What Care Looks Like, Who Seeks It out and What’s Still Unknown: 3 Essential Reads
Access to transgender medical care has been under attack in many places in the U.S.
Atopic Dermatitis Shows Up on Your Skin, but Its Effects Go Much Deeper
Commonly known as eczema, this skin condition can cause physical and emotional pain — but learning how to manage it makes all the difference
The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’
If the idea of making small talk at a crowded happy hour sounds terrifying to you, you're not alone. Nearly half of Americans are uneasy about returning to in-person interaction regardless of vaccination status.
Outdoor Therapy? Yup, It’s a Thing.
Being in nature has proven to benefit our mental health, so why not walk the walk while talking the talk?
Conversion Therapy Is Discredited and Increases Risk of Suicide – yet Fewer Than Half of US States Have Bans in Place
Conversion therapy, or the practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is based on an outdated and incorrect notion that such identities are a choice that can be changed
Flawed Data Led to Findings of a Connection Between Time Spent on Devices and Mental Health Problems – New Research
When it comes to mental health, is digital technology a culprit or scapegoat?
Bringing Joy Back to the Classroom and Supporting Stressed Kids – What Summer School Looks Like in 2021
Five academic experts explain what summer school does, and why it may look very different this year
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