Mental Health Content Is Everywhere, Yet People Feel Worse
We are living in a time when psychological language is everywhere. Therapy terms saturate social media. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you will find an endless stream of content…
Parents and Their Child’s Mental Health Recovery
This post was co-authored by Sierrah Hamilton. Parents today face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with screens,…
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media
In an era defined by rapidly unfolding crises, wars rage in real time, democratic rights are challenged, and deepening social divides surface daily. Whether distant or close to home, today’s…
Religious attendance linked to better mental health in older adults
Older adults who participate in religious services often report better mental health than those who do not, but the reasons for this benefit have not been fully understood. A new…
The Hidden Dangers of AI-Driven Mental Health Care
Viktoria, a young woman of Ukrainian descent, was living in Poland when she consulted ChatGPT for mental health support. Instead of receiving support or encouragement, the AI-generated “therapist” validated her…
Dogs Boost the Mental Health of Teens Via Shared Microbes
There is a large body of evidence suggesting that owning dogs is good for your physical and mental health. Living with a dog can actually help your children by reducing…