How do we cope with unending communal grief and trauma?
Just a month into 2023, we’ve already suffered more than 1,600 gun deaths in the US. Whether it’s a mass shooting, police brutality, or family …
The dangers of co-rumination
Sometimes it’s better to stop talking about your problems. Lots of us do it. Something happens that confuses or upsets us, and we rush to …
Top signs your loved one has a personality disorder
Do interactions with a loved one, neighbor or co-worker often leave you feeling exasperated and confused? Do you walk on eggshells or feel constantly on …
The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
How to stop catastrophizing when you feel as if your world is caving in. For those of us living with anxiety or depression, it’s easy …
Sadness is useful. Depression is not.
Learn to spot the difference so you can embrace sad moods but seek help if they turn into depression. In our race to “hack” happiness …
New year, new you? How to make and keep a New Year’s resolution.
Most resolutions fail. Beat the odds by crafting one that actually fits you. Have you ever wondered why the parking lots at gyms get full …
Stress at home? Five fun mindfulness activities to practice with kids.
It’s never too early to teach your kids healthy ways to manage stress! Mindfulness is the practice of gently and repeatedly bringing your attention to …
Five of the Most Unusual Brain Disorders
Some of these seem stranger than fiction, but they’re all very real. You walk down a hallway and see a stranger walking toward you. You …
Why do girls get overlooked for an autism diagnosis?
Is this another case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease, old-fashioned gender bias, or something else? Like many areas of study related to the …
Surviving holidays with the family: Top 7 rude comments and how to respond.
With family like this, who needs Mean Girls? When families gather for the holidays, it’s often a mixed bag of fun and horror. You might …