
What to Tell Kids about Ukraine: Recommendations from a Psychologist
Children are worried by Russia’s attack and need explanations about what is going on, a family counselor says

What to Tell Kids about Ukraine: Recommendations from a Psychologist
Children are worried by Russia’s attack and need explanations about what is going on, a family counselor says

COVID Threatens to Bring a Wave of Hikikomori to America
We should work to protect others from falling into long-term social withdrawal


Latest COVID Surge Pushes Parents to Next-Level Stress
The new normal this winter is longer drives for kids’ tests, multiday waits for results, drug-store restock alerts and social media tips

Nurses Struggle through a New COVID Wave with Rage and Compassion
A critical care nurse confronts the Omicron surge filling her hospital

What Will 2022 Bring in the Way of Misinformation on Social Media? 3 Experts Weigh In
The one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is raising concerns about falsehoods that increase the risk of repeat events

How Racism in Early Life Can Affect Long-Term Health
Excessive adversity activates biological reactions that can lead to lifelong problems in physical and mental well-being

Can Quantum Mechanics Quell the Holiday Blues?
Scientists search for hidden variables underpinning our swerving moods and thoughts

The Biden Administration Should Offer Free At-Home COVID Testing
The federal testing strategy has tried to improve availability but still puts the burden on people to find expensive tests that are often in short supply

The Risk of Vaccinated COVID Transmission Is Not Low
After my son got sick, I dived into the data, and it turns out vaccinated people can and do spread COVID

Female Stress—a Faster, Stronger Response
The male and female responses to stress are biologically different. What does that mean for treating PTSD, depression and other disorders?

What Is Mindfulness, and Should You Try It?
This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen answers, “What is mindfulness?” Plus, 3 starter exercises to try

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Health Risks for Kids
New findings underscore the challenge of balancing psychiatric needs and potential negative consequences for newborns