Though I’m increasingly aware that it ages me, I have an admission: I’m a Facebook user. I know it’s not the trendiest social media outlet, but like anyone else, I’m a product... Read more »
Short-form videos have become one of the dominant ways young people engage with social media. These are clips lasting seconds up to a few minutes, driven by personalized algorithms that are deeply... Read more »
Anorexia nervosa is often portrayed as an illness that has existed for centuries, does not respond well to treatment, and is surrounded by confusing and competing theories. Many people are told that... Read more »
Throughout the year, we all have particular events that mark the passage of time. Birthdays, holidays, special events. As professors, we have a few unique days too: some fun, some not. There’s... Read more »
Are you “ex”-amining the possibility of being friends with an ex? You may feel that you and your ex have known each other “ex”-ceptionally well in some ways, so why not keep... Read more »
Everybody knows that stress gives you a headache. Everybody knows that a lack of sleep gives you a headache. In fact, everybody knows that drinking wine, skipping a meal, and studying too... Read more »
Co-authored with Cece Sykes, LICSW Cannabis, screens, drinking, drugs, gaming, food, hookups! We have so many ways to check out. And it’s not always easy to check back in. As a result,... Read more »
Kate’s last phone conversation with her brother ended badly—he essentially said, “We’re done,” and hung up. She’s unsure whether to call him back or assume he is again in just one of... Read more »
Quickly read this subject line of an email I once received at work. What pops into your head? “Weekly webinar this Tuesday” Here’s what my brain interpreted: “Weekly winebar this Tuesday” Winebar?... Read more »
I often have parents contact me about their children, saying something like, “Why can’t they move forward?” “I know they’re smart”, “We have been trying to give them opportunities”. What these parents... Read more »