You Need to Set Boundaries With Your Frenemies Too
One of the most common pieces of advice from TikTok and Instagram therapists is to set healthy boundaries with the people in your life. Typically, the recommended boundaries are with…
Why Hyper-Independence Can Be A Response To Trauma (and What To Do About It)
The process of recovering from trauma—whether rooted in your childhood or unfolding in the wake of an acute traumatic event like a car accident—is complex and difficult. And especially when…
How to Protect Your Teen From the Harmful Effects of Social Media
A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General called “Social Media and Youth Mental Health” outlines how social media changes teens’ brains and impairs their social skills. These scary findings…
All the Ways You Should Be Using Your College Counseling Center
Your college counseling center is a great resource—but only if you actually use it. Some schools do a great job of getting their center in front of students and promoting…
How to Stop Being Lonely, According to the Surgeon General
The Surgeon General of the United States is sounding the alarm about the growing epidemic of loneliness in this country. Vivek Hallegere Murthy’s just released public health advisory compiles a…
Meta Sued For Contributing To “Mental Health Crisis” In US
Meta’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, is about four miles from the county seat in Redwood City.Meta Platforms Inc. was sued by the school board in the company’s home county…
Doctor Unions Are Good for Your Health
To move between hospital buildings and see her patients, Dr. Carmen Kilpatrick had to be pushed around in a wheelchair by her colleagues. Kilpatrick, a second-year psychiatry resident at UC…
It’s Fine to Never Meet IRL
“You still haven’t met?” My cheeks flush at the question, and I feel a combination of frustration and shame not dissimilar to when someone questions why I’m still masking, avoiding…
The Powerful One-Liners Every Parent Needs
Photo: MAYA LAB (Shutterstock) When you face a parenting challenge—disruptive behavior, big emotions, or your own frustration—a short and simple go-to phrase can be your ticket to quickly settling problems…
The Myth of the Psychopathic Personality Refuses to Die
Philosophers have grappled with the nature of evil for thousands of years, but these days, immorality can feel like a solved problem. Take the case of Bryan Kohberger, the prime…