I’m a mom. And I’ve been exhausted for years. Not just from the physical caregiving work—though that’s real—but also from the nonstop pressure to manage emotions and futures, with the uneasy sense... Read more »
Social anxiety often feels like a locked door, but new research suggests the key is held by other people. Imagine standing at the edge of a party or a work meeting. Your... Read more »
Does Social Media Cause Anxiety? New Study From The University of Manchester Challenges Common Fears
For years, parents and teachers have worried that scrolling through feeds and playing video games is the primary cause of the rising mental health crisis among young people. You might feel a... Read more »
If there’s one finding in the psychological literature that warrants your most urgent attention, I’d argue that this is it: Social relationships are our most powerful psychological currency; they are the key... Read more »
I came to the social skills group to make friends. At 11 years old, I had close to none. Each week, we would learn about different skills. Things like how to say... Read more »
Imagine being in a social setting, and suddenly, a harsh inner camera flips on. For many with social anxiety, this “inner movie” is a negative self-image, seen through the critical eyes of... Read more »
Social disorganization theory is a classic sociological idea that explains why some neighborhoods have higher crime rates than others. It suggests that when communities face poverty, frequent population changes, and weak social... Read more »
Émile Durkheim (1858–1917) defined social facts as ways of acting, thinking, and feeling that exist outside the individual but exert control over them. In other words, they are part of society’s collective... Read more »
Feeling ignored online is an experience many social media users can relate to—posting a photo or update only to see it gather far fewer “Likes” than others’ posts. While it may seem... 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 »