Almost a year after APA issued its health advisory on social media use in adolescence, society continues to wrestle with ways to maximize the benefits of these platforms while protecting youth from the potential harms associated with them. By early 2024, few meaningful changes to social media … [Read more...]
How to help grieving loved ones during the holidays
Experts advise loved ones to share fond memories and offer help for specific tasks to support grieving family and friends during the holiday season. The holiday season can be particularly stressful for people who have suffered the loss of a loved one. It is difficult to watch someone you care about … [Read more...]
Presidents message caregivers need care too fall 2024
Caregivers need care, too. This month I want to highlight the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy’s recent advisory on the parent mental health crisis, entitled: Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. According to this report, in … [Read more...]
