STRONG MIND
Why Teens Need a Break This Summer
The pandemic has been the psychological workout of their lives. The next few months can be a time of recovery.
Does Venting Your Feelings Actually Help?
We all get upset from time to time—it often feels good to let it all out.
For a More Creative Brain, Take Breaks
Your brain needs downtime to remain creative and generate its most innovative ideas.
How Do I Know if My Teen Is OK?
Many of the traditional measures that indicate a teen is thriving have been rendered irrelevant.
How Food May Improve Your Mood
The sugar-laden foods we often crave when we are stressed or depressed, may be the least likely to benefit our mental health.
The Power of Hugs and How They Affect Our Daily Health
As it turns out, that big purple dinosaur might have been on to something when he decided that hugs were the standard greeting.
Action increases on concerns over kids' mental health and social media
Social media is just one factor in wider concerns about children’s mental health.
Cavaliers' Love discusses mental health struggles
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love says he had panic attack during game.
This new startup wants you to treat mental fitness like going to the gym
Coa, takes a proactive approach to therapy.
Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids' Mental Health
Guiding children toward mastery of new skills can help them thrive.
How practicing self-compassion can lift your low winter mood
Self-compassion can be an effective tool as this long and isolating winter drags on.
How Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris had one of those rare and amazing “aha!” moments
In Her Words: 'Relentless Abuse'
He brought me so low, below myself, that the idea of leaving him
When a Teenager's Coping Mechanism Is SpongeBob
Parents are often surprised to find that, even late into high school
What's Worrying Teenagers Right Now
Crisis Text Line and other mental health professionals see a rise in teen anxiety.