Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health
Source: Anna Shvets/ Pexels Co-authored by Zoe Hart and Dr. Marina Heifetz Social media has become increasingly more accessible, with the vast majority of North American teens using it daily.…
Volunteering has health benefits, especially for older adults
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support…
The ever-changing psychology of mental health
A couple of years ago, I noticed something new in the reports I was reading about the adolescents I worked with. ‘As part of her ADHD, Amelia also has RSD’,…
It Takes Courage to Resume College After Mental Health Leave
Near the expected end of her graduate school experience, Amber Brown, a mental health advocate and spiritual leader, found herself in a state of crisis. Her sharp mind struggled with…
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn’t have health benefits. But it does
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support…
Psychological Theories: Definition, Types, and Examples
Psychological theories are fact-based ideas that describe a phenomenon of human behavior. These theories are based on a hypothesis, which is backed by evidence. Thus, the two key components of…