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Nearly 30% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives, according to 2023 data from Gallup. It's a common mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of ...
Between the fun stuff, like recess, field trips and sleepovers, you likely worried about things from time to time, right?
“I think that’s when I realized that my art had a much bigger impact than I realized,” she said. “My main goal with the art ...
Recent doctoral graduate plans to help elementary children feel seen, heard and valued in their school communities ...
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The Psychology of Gaslighting: A Dangerous Manipulation
Gaslighting is one of the most dangerous forms of psychological manipulation, making even the most rational people question their reality. How does it work, why is it so effective, and how can you ...
If you've seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-colored ...
Healing from childhood fame often means grieving a childhood that was scripted, shot, sold, and consumed. Jennette McCurdy’s ...
The emotion of awe can be powerful for young and old alike. A new book by Deborah Farmer Kris suggests why and how teens ...
Across the country, 5th graders participate in a Missing Children’s Day poster contest. “I basically drew kids trapped in a bottle, and in the bottle I drew rain and dark grass to show it’s ...
This won’t undo anxiety, but it’s a huge step in showing kids that we’re on their sides. For more, see the regular newsletter I write on these issues or my book, The Art of Talking with ...
AnnaStills To understand more about how nurturing mothers affect children from early life to adulthood, Jasmin Wertz, PhD, lead author of the study and a professor of psychology at the University ...