How to Support Teens’ Mental Health During COVID and Beyond
Teens are struggling during the pandemic. Here's what they need from us right now.
Helping Kids Cope with Uncomfortable Emotions
As the popular post "Comfortable with Discomfort" makes clear, difficult circumstances and emotions are part of living a happy life. Here's what to do with those difficult emotions, whether they are your own or your children's. Part 1 of a 2 part series.
Does Venting Your Feelings Actually Help?
While letting your negative emotions out may feel good in the moment, science suggests it might make matters worse in the long run.
How Your Life Is Shaped by the Emotions You Want to Feel
We all have emotional goals that are influenced by our culture. Understanding and adjusting them could help our health and well-being.
Right and Left Might Be Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
A new study analyzed conservative and liberal Twitter reactions to U.S. gun violence—and found some convergence.
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