I am the only child of an only child who lives in an assisted living facility thousands of miles away. I unofficially diagnosed Mom with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder after struggling for years... Read more »
For many teenage girls, school is a place to discover who they are and how they fit in. But for girls with ADHD, that journey often involves masking their true selves to... Read more »
As more people turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and even as their therapists, a new and urgent concern is emerging at the intersection of AI and mental health: “AI psychosis”... Read more »
Memes are a form of digital storytelling, except instead of hunting scenes, it’s a sloth giving side-eye with the caption: “If I delete my Instagram, my social anxiety will delete itself too.”... Read more »
Sometimes you can hear a French bulldog before you see it—it’s the wheezing sounds they make when they breathe. Frenchies, it seems, are 30 times more likely than other breeds to suffer... Read more »
Preschool years are a period of rapid brain development. By the age of five, a child’s brain is approximately 90 percent of its adult size, highlighting the importance of this developmental window... Read more »
“It’s hard to take someone where you’ve never been.” Earlier this week, I met with a prospective intern who asked me, “How do you learn to do therapy?” Beyond school, there are... Read more »
We often rely on our instincts when interpreting others’ facial expressions. However, new research suggests that our interpretation of emotions might be less accurate—and more influenced by language—than we realize. A recent... Read more »
I still remember the first time I went alcohol-free at a gathering. Everyone seemed to be having a great time while I was standing there with a Sprite in my hand. Somehow,... Read more »
When facing failure or personal setbacks, many people instinctively resort to self-criticism, believing it necessary for personal growth or improvement. However, a new study suggests that experiencing awe – a profound feeling... Read more »