Bay Area County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis
San Mateo County – in the heart of the Bay Area, between the San Jose and San Francisco airports – has become the first county
Social Media CEOs Grilled in Congress
Congressional hearings are known for grandstanding politicians as much as addressing social issues. But the latest grilling of tech CEOS in Washington underscores the nation’s
Build Your Friendships This February
Want a friendlier February? Research shows that friends are good for our mental and physical health. Even better news? If you're short on friends, there
Elmo Highlights Need for Mental Health
It was a simple question, asked by a familiar, friendly – furry – face. But it unleashed a torrent of responses highlighting the ongoing mental
Take Action – Proposed New Legislation to Keep Kids Safe Online
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senator Nancy Skinner (D–Berkeley), and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) have just announced landmark legislation designed to protect kids online. Bonta is
How One Danish Word Can Help Your Life Balance
When juggling competing demands, do you have a hard time saying “no?” A Danish psychologist suggests one word that may help you do so in
Afraid to Say “No” to A Social Invitation? Try This
You receive an invitation to a social event. You really don’t want to go, but you’re afraid to say “no.” What do you do? Say “yes.”
Why Gardens Are So Good for You
“Inch by inch, row by rowGonna make this garden growAll it takes is a rake and a hoeAnd a piece of fertile ground…” Children's songs and
Words Matter: Why It’s Not Okay to Say “I’m So OCD”
The words we use matter, especially when it comes to mental health. To end the stigma around mental health, we can start with our vocabulary. Much
To Improve Schools, Focus on Teacher Mental Health
COVID-19 did a number on mental health, as schools and lives were upended. Much attention has been paid to the high toll the pandemic took