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To Medicate or Not To Medicate Your Child or Teenager

Psychotropic medication usage is common among kids in the U.S. Here are the factors parents should weigh before deciding to medicate their child or teen for a mental disorder.read more .

by: (George M. Kapalka, Ph.D.)

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How Can We Change the World?

History's greatest transformations have resulted from the actions of humble, passionate people who led by example, not by exerting force or power. Here's why that matters today.read more .

by: (Mitchell B. Liester M.D.)

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The Shadows We Carry

We all carry inherited “shadows” shaped by history and belonging. By understanding our internal narratives, we can rewrite our story toward authentic and rewarding connections.read more .

by: (Sara Nasserzadeh Ph.D.)

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What Happens When a Child's Thoughts Don't Turn Off?

Your child is not stuck in fear; they are stuck in thought. When reassurance backfires, anxiety tightens its grip. Here's what helps.read more .

by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)

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Good Anger Gone Bad

Rage at perpetrators of sexual violence is appropriate. How some use it, however, does not help bring criminals to justice or protect children.read more .

by: (Meredith Gordon L.C.S.W.)

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What Happened to Belle Burden in “Strangers” Has a Name

Women who experience Wife Abandonment Syndrome feel they are the only one to whom this has happened. Belle Burden's book will help them know that they are not alone.read more .

by: (Vikki Stark M.S.W., M.F.T.)

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Keep Your Pen Moving: 6 Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

Gratitude journaling can give you benefits you might not realize.read more .

by: (Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D.)

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10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Kids Safe When Using Screens

Parents worry about their children navigating today's digital world. The internet can be pretty scary, even dangerous, for both parents and children. These 10 ideas can help you.read more .

by: (David J Bredehoft Ph.D.)

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One Reason Your New Year's Goals Fail by February

For women with ADHD, winter blues aren't the exception—they're the norm. We ask ourselves to perform at our peak during a biological low. Then we blame ourselves when we can't.read more .

by: (Sarah Greenberg, MFT)

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While Chasing the New, Don’t Neglect the Now

January is exciting and exhausting because we chase newness and ignore maintenance. To succeed, we need to reinforce systems, reconnect relationships, and reduce friction.read more .

by: (Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D., and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D.)

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Have We Fallen Out of Love With Valentine’s Day?

Personal Perspective: Valentine’s Day might only be fun when we have someone to love, and it doesn’t cost us a bomb, but that doesn’t mean we can’t frame it in a way that’s good for the heart.read more .

by: (Christopher Dwyer Ph.D.)

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How the Cerebellum Helps Words Flow From Your Brain

Think your cerebellum only coordinates fluid movements? New 2026 research reveals how your "little brain" also creates the timing and rhythm needed for language to flow.read more .

by: (Christopher Bergland)

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Could Artificial General Intelligence Be a Myth?

Artificial general intelligence may not be the next step forward, but the wrong question entirely.read more .

by: (John Nosta)

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The True Costs of Hopelessness

When hope erodes, it affects not only individual well-being but also families, organizations, and society as a whole. Here’s why nurturing hope, within ourselves and together, matters.read more .

by: (Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D.)

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When Changing Behavior Is Better Than Changing Beliefs

Sometimes the most effective shifts don’t start with convincing people to think differently. They start by getting them to act differently.read more .

by: (Wes Adams and Tamara Myles)

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When Memory Worries Deserve Attention

Memory worries are common with aging. Learn what they mean, when they matter, and how anxiety, mood, and evidence shape cognitive concerns.read more .

by: (Lidia Moura MD, PhD, MPH)

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Like Water, We Heal

Healing begins when we stop resisting internal experiences and learn to flow with them.read more .

by: (Mike Verano LPC, LMFT)

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The Case for Taking the Easy Path

What comes easily isn’t trivial. Ease tells you what you’re good at. It is a signpost toward mastery.read more .

by: (Faisal Hoque)

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No Longer, Voice: A Closer Look at Food Noise

The concept of food noise emerged from patients' anecdotal reports, but researchers are now beginning to investigate it seriously.read more .

by: (Sylvia R. Karasu M.D.)

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When Emotions Feel Out of Control in ADHD, BPD, and PTSD

Emotional outbursts and sudden mood shifts are part of various mental health conditions. Learn what drives this dysregulation, both neurologically and situationally.read more .

by: (Dianne Grande Ph.D.)

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The Kids Who Aren't Okay

With so many kids struggling these days—with depression, anxiety, suicidality, concerning behavior, and chronic school absenteeism—it's time to rethink school ecosystems.read more .

by: (Ross W. Greene Ph.D.)

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