2024 California Children’s Report Card from Children Now
Children Now – a non-profit research, advocacy, and public policy organization committed to children's health, education, and wellness – publishes a report card each year
How Do Dogs Affect Your Brain?
There’s evidence the nickname “man’s best friend” is well earned, as research has shown that dogs can improve people’s moods, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress
Fascinating Four-Year Dartmouth Study Tracked Student Well-Being During the Pandemic
How do students’ self-esteem and mental health fluctuate during four years at university? Dartmouth researchers were determined to find out, following over 200 undergrads in
While Teen Girls Are Clearly Struggling, Depression in Boys Going Undetected
It is becoming common knowledge that collectively, girls in America are struggling with their mental health. A February 2023 CDC report showed that U.S. high
Are After-School Activities Hurting Our Kids?
High school students are busier than ever, from morning till night, their afternoons full of an array of afterschool activities often deemed necessary to “get
What Twins Tell Us About Childhood Trauma and Adult Mental Health
In addition to outward appearances, twins raised in the same household share a great deal of genetic material and childhood experiences. So when the mental
The Mental State of the World Report 2023
How do countries around the world fare when it comes to mental health? Where does the United States rank? This week, the Global Mind Project released
Teen Antidepressant Prescriptions Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on youth mental health. A new study showing that antidepressant prescriptions for adolescents spiked at the same time
Do Pets Improve Your Mental Health?
Do pets improve your mental health? By an overwhelming majority, Americans respond with a resounding “yes.” In a February 2024 poll of over 2,200 adults, 84%
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