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Do clothes send the wrong message to girls?
May 17, 2017, CNN
Self-objectification is linked to behaviors such as disordered eating and body shame.
RSS FeedWhy you should quit chasing happiness and pursue meaning instead
May 17, 2017, TodayStudies show that the pursuit of happiness actually makes people unhappy.
How many US high schoolers binge drink?
May 17, 2017, Fox NewsBinge drinking increases a person's risk of harms from alcohol, such as unintentional injuries, alcohol poisoning and violent behavior.
Empathy goes a long way for teens struggling with mental health
May 15, 2017, USA TODAYResearch shows that empathy and love are the most important first steps to addressing a child's mental health issues.
Busy brain not letting you sleep?
May 15, 2017, CNNRacing thoughts can be a sign of a mental health condition, but sometimes you just need a few reminders about how to fall asleep.
Fidget spinner provide entertainment, not ADHD help
May 14, 2017, NPRThe devices are marketed as a tool to help people focus, and help control things such as PTSD, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
How your neighbor’s income might affect your happiness
May 11, 2017, The GuardianResearch supports that living amid the wealthy even when you are upper-middle class is bad for your mental health.
Why do children love those fad toys so?
May 10, 2017, NPRThe intense wanting likely comes from a combination of marketing and psychology.
Facebook aims to save lives with new actions
May 8, 2017, U.S. News & World ReportAfter the rescue of a teenager who attempted suicide on Facebook, new efforts are emerging to reach out to people in need.
More older couples are ‘shacking up’
May 8, 2017, The New York TimesThe trend partly reflects the sheer size of the baby boom cohort, as well as its rising divorce rate.
Exercise is fundamental to good health. So why do few Americans stick with it?
May 7, 2017, The Washington PostOnly about half of American adults get enough aerobic exercise.
How a wellness coach changes your mind
May 4, 2017, CNNA wellness coach can help you stretch your mind, then you can learn to coach yourself.
Research explores how youth access to guns is linked to mental health issues
May 4, 2017, NPRQuestions are raised about whether limiting gun access to young people can prevent suicides and homicides.
More and more students need mental health services, but colleges struggle to keep up
May 4, 2017, USA TODAYThe need for mental health services has shot up, for a variety of reasons.
Half of us aren't happy to discuss mental health at work
May 3, 2017, BBC NewsOne in six people suffer some kind of mental health problem, making it an issue for the entire workforce.
Are bullies getting run out of U.S. schools?
May 1, 2017, U.S. News & World ReportSurvey shows bullying has been on a decade-long downswing.
Can repeating false information help people remember true information
May 1, 2017, NPREven after misinformation is retracted, many people continue to treat it as true.