Mental Health

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listen closely
By Katie Garrity

Here's Your Guide To All That Red Pill Lingo You Might Overhear Your Teen Saying

Do you know about the "80/20 Rule"?

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Following The Science
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Announces New Database For Studying Autism 2 Weeks After Denying Autism Registry

Data will be drawn from Medicare and Medicaid, including medical claims, records, and fitness trackers.

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Managing Meltdowns
By Jamie Kenney

How *Not* To Respond To Your Child's Tantrums

“You’re not causing tantrums... but you might be feeding them without even knowing it.”

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*sigh*
By Megan LaCreta

The Trump Administration Cut $1 Billion In Mental Health Funding Intended To Prevent School Shootings

The funding came from a bipartisan bill and is based on studies about the causes of gun violence.

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Standards of Care
By Jamie Kenney

The American Academy of Pediatrics Pushes Back On HHS “Guidelines” for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

“This report misrepresents the current medical consensus and fails to reflect the realities of pediatric care.”

Green Flag
By Megan LaCreta

This Man Made His Fiancée An "Anxiety Chair,” And Now I Need One, Too

Sometimes you just need a little grown-up time-out.

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Put The Men Back In Menopause
By Jamie Kenney

Dear Husbands, Boyfriends, & Partners: We Need Your Help With Menopause

“It’s an incredibly difficult and painful journey and we need to be able to support them because they are not getting the support that they need.”

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Always on that damn phone
By Megan LaCreta

Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health

A growing number of teens believe that social media has a negative impact on their generation's mental health, but most don't think they are personally affected.

not alone
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Admitted To Feeling Alone In Her Regret Of Motherhood

Surprisingly, she was met with much support on Reddit.

Space to breathe
By Megan LaCreta

PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents

It's easy to put a lot of weight on the opinions of the people that raised you -- but, you really don't have to.