Like millions of other viewers, I tuned in to the 14th episode of “The Pitt” on HBO, ready to immerse myself in the popular show, which has consistently delivered shockingly accurate portrayals... Read more »
Choosing a child care program is one of the most consequential decisions parents make during the early years of a child’s life. When my kids were young, I would visit classrooms, observe... Read more »
“Ultra-processed foods are industrial creations made with little—if any—whole foods that often contain large amounts of added sugar and salt” (Berg, 2024). They are typically “infused with artificial colors and additives, and... Read more »
Morgan Housel is one of the most widely read voices in recent personal finance. He argues that the ultimate goal of building wealth is not money itself—it is freedom.1 The freedom to... Read more »
Human-caused climate change is now affecting everyone around the world. Its health impacts are being tracked, focusing on physical health. Tracking climate change’s mental health impacts is far trickier. No long-term, global... Read more »
Most people spend years trying not to look weird. They learn to soften their reactions, filter what they say, and adjust their personality depending on who they are with. Over time, this... Read more »
The last few years have seen an increasing number of war-related incidents reported in the media. There has been plenty of coverage of the Ukraine war, the conflict between Israel and Palestine,... Read more »
In my last AI for Interactive Journaling workshop, I ran a completely unscientific poll that really surprised me. Of the 55 people who reported therapy experience, 49% are turning to AI for... 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 »
KEY DISCOVERIES Massive Scale: This landmark study analyzed genetic data from over 1 million people to map the roots of mental health. The 66% Rule: On average, 66% of the genetic risk... Read more »