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.
How Is Social Media Affecting Gen Z?
What kind of relationship does Gen Z have with social media? According to a new McKinsey Health Institute Survey, the relationship Gen Z has with
What College Admissions Are Doing to Young People’s Well-Being
When William Deresiewicz was teaching English at Yale, he was struck with how many of his high-achieving students – ostensibly some of the best and
Age 13 Is Too Young for Social Media, Says Surgeon General
When should kids be allowed to use social media? Most platforms allow users starting at 13 years old, but according to Education Week, U.S. Surgeon
Forgiveness: Not Just for Religious Spaces Anymore
“To err is human; to forgive, divine,” wrote Alexander Pope in 1711. Whether it is divine or not, a vast body of research shows forgiveness
Forgiveness Improves Your Physical & Mental Health, New Research Shows
The concept of forgiveness is familiar to those in faith communities, but new research shows whether you approach it through a secular or faith-based lens,