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The benefits and pitfalls of breathwork
Breathwork seems like one of those self-help techniques that you could easily learn on social media, but maybe it shouldn't be.
By Mark Stetson
Mental health PSA perfectly captures the harm of 'good vibes' thinking
Seize the Awkward PSA shows why pretending everything is OK doesn't work.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What to do if your child mentions a 'back-to-school necklace'
Signs that a teen is worried about going back to school include this phrase.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What losing abortion rights will mean for people's mental health
"This is fundamentally a loss of bodily autonomy, which is not good for people's mental health."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Worried about your kid's screen time? Your parenting style may make things worse.
New research suggests that too many restrictions backfire.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Emma Thompson has a powerful message about body image for young people
"I think that I started hating my body when I was about 14."
Finding hope despite the hopelessness of mass shootings
What to do when the politics of gun violence makes change seem impossible.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why the 'groomer' smear is terrible for LGBTQ mental health
After years of progress toward acceptance, an attack on LGBTQ people fueled by social media makes them targets of hate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why social-emotional learning for kids is under attack
SEL is supposed to help kids thrive. Now it's become the focus of right-wing outrage.
By Rebecca Ruiz
A guide to surviving the online apocalypse
Are we doomed? Why you keep turning to social media for the answer — and ways to cope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The intriguing link between depression and misinformation
How the "dark-colored glasses" of depression affect the way you see the world.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Watching footage from Ukraine? Here's how to protect your mental health.
You don't need to expose yourself to graphic and disturbing content just to stay informed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tic cases spiked for teens during the pandemic. Here's what you should know.
Learn about symptoms, treatment, and why stress and social media are factors.
By Rebecca Ruiz
We're worried about the wrong kind of 'trauma talk' online
Trauma is more widespread than people like to think. We shouldn't be surprised that more people are using the word to describe their experiences.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Crisis Text Line tried to monetize its users. Can big data ever be ethical?
The crisis intervention service had concerns about its financial future, but made a huge mistake.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Crisis Text Line ends controversial relationship with for-profit AI company
The crisis-intervention service acknowledged that users didn't want their data shared.
By Rebecca Ruiz
5 easy ways to start practicing mindfulness now
Feeling overwhelmed by Omicron? Spent too long doomscrolling? Try these mindfulness exercises to restore calm.
By Rebecca Ruiz
A UK bill is calling for digitally-altered photos to be labelled online
The campaign is hoping to push against "unrealistic depictions" of body types.
It's time to rethink how you speak to young people about their bodies
Sometimes you just can't "ignore it."
Why mindfulness is the most important skill of 2022
2022 will be full of uncertainty. Mindfulness can help you cope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why 2021 felt worse than 2020, and how to feel better in 2022
More COVID deaths, more variants, and more uncertainty — no wonder this year was less than stellar.
By Anna Iovine
Omicron messing with your mental health? Don't let the anxiety get to you.
Uncertainty can make human beings miserable. Try these coping strategies instead.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What we can all learn from 'trauma dumping' online
The act of unloading trauma online is a symptom of a much bigger problem.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The Good List review: My gratitude for this mindfulness app was short-lived
The Good List is a simple app that should've fit into my mental health routine.
By Sasha Lekach
However you feel right now is totally OK
Holiday stress, especially during COVID-19, can lead to difficult feelings. Don't shame yourself for them.
By Rebecca Ruiz