Helping youth who self-harm
Self-harm behaviors in American youth rose sharply during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to be a concern among counselors who work with
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Childhood maltreatment linked with multiple mental health problems
The research, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, seeks to examine the causal effects of childhood maltreatment on mental health by accounting for other genetic
The consequences of childhood trauma on children’s mental health
Childhood trauma may play a key role in many later psychiatric disorders. However, most of what we know about the impact of trauma exposure comes from research
I’m a psychology expert in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do
For five years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. In 2022′s
Skipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life
A new study published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests that people who skipped meals, fasted or ate their meals too
How play makes hospital less traumatic for children
Play is how children learn to navigate the world, create relationships, manage their emotions and cope with stressful situations. There aren’t many experiences more stressful
Being Successful Co-Parents
Co-parenting refers to two parents who are no longer living together but are raising their child or children together. Patience, open communication, and empathy are
8 Tips for Parenting With Depression
Recognize the challenges of parenting with depression.Parenting can be a tough job under the best of circumstances. Add depression into the mix, and it can
Make the Holidays Comforting for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s
Those who have dementia can find the holiday season disorienting, but their loved ones can help. “The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful
Mental health crisis hits young Black, Latino people harder. What’s the solution?
Last fall, Daisy Sanchez spent every other night crying in her college dorm room. Sanchez, a 2020 graduate of Fort Worth’s Paschal High School at