Pioneering Women in Mental Health
March is Women’s History Month. The field of psychology has been shaped by the contributions of countless women, a few of whom are highlighted here: Dorothea
U.S. Surgeon General Talks Loneliness, Social Media, and Reclaiming Your Life with Tech-Free Zones
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been an outspoken advocate for young people amidst what he calls a youth mental health crisis, "the defining public
Ultrarunner’s 3,000-mile Cross-Country Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Forrest Gump isn't a patch on Paul Johnson. On March 1, 2024, Paul Johnson began an attempt to run 3,000 cross country – from Los Angeles to
Can Voting Benefit Your Mental Health?
Are mental health and voting linked? Voting gives each citizen a voice, a sense of agency, and input into important governmental decisions that affect daily
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
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
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
Michael Phelps “Super Pumped” to See Therapy Offered in Schools
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, openly credits therapy for saving his life. Now he wants everyone to have access to therapy,