Poverty Harms Kids’ Brains but Social Safety Net Appears to Help
Studies have shown that poverty affects children’s brain development and mental health, with long-lasting effects, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reports. Children growing up
What’s the Mind-Muscle Connection?
You may have heard that strength training – working your muscles – can help fortify your bones and maintain healthy weight. But while many of
Why Is Exercise So Good for Mental Health? Thank ‘Hope Molecules’
We’ve all heard the admonition that exercise is 'good' for you. Research has shown it boosts physical and mental health. But why, exactly, is that
May the 4th Be With You – Remembering “Mental Health Hero” Carrie Fisher
May the 4th be with you. While Star Wars fans celebrate this unofficial holiday, it’s worth reflecting on the life of Carrie Fisher – icon
Hostile Political Climate Worsening the Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth, Survey Finds
LGBTQ youth are already grappling with a mental health crisis. And according to the latest annual survey by The Trevor Project, the current political climate
Have a Meaningful May – Look Outside Yourself
To improve mental health, experts say young people need genuine sources of meaning in their lives. Directors of the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent Andrew J.