
Dr. Laura Kauffman
@childpsych
Licensed psychologist dedicated to supporting the efforts of teens and adults who would like to overcome anxiety, depression, and obstacles to a meaningful life
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http://www.drlaurakauffman.com/ 12-05-2009 03:08:45
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Rates of Anxiety Have Increased From a Year Ago - Lower Tolerance for Distress a Key Issue The Washington Post #WeCanTakeMoreThanWeThink wapo.st/2LC3F7u

Video: How Your Conversations Can Help Teens Discover their Inner Purpose Greater Good #LeadingaLifeofPurpose bit.ly/2SBzYUA


Why Do Children Invent Invisible Friends? The Atlantic bit.ly/2Kk2zdD


During this intense period of closeness and togetherness with loved ones, it is important to give the benefit of the doubt, maintain reasonable expectations, and look for kindness opportunities bit.ly/together_time: Psychology Today

A lot of folks are expressing anxiety about their inability to be as productive as they would like now. While it is difficult to quantify the psychological trauma and toll of living through a pandemic, please be gentle with yourself! bit.ly/productivitymy…: The New York Times

Six Questions to Start Your Day in Quarantine bit.ly/QuarantineGrat…: Greater Good



Youth are Struggling! Insurance Records Show 334% Increase in Self-Harm Among 13-18yo in August 2020 Compared to Pre-Pandemic bit.ly/InsuranceMenta…: TIME Health


#Socialmedia may be contributing to a rise in eating disorders in #boys, flooding their feeds with images of people who are ultra muscular, engaging in excessive exercising, or other unhealthy practices, says psychologist Lisa Damour, PhD. Learn more here: at.apa.org/wm2




Study: Brain Matter Shrinks But Becomes More Dense in Adolescence = Improved Performance bit.ly/2rLYJ30: MedlinePlus.gov

Study: Oxytocin Show to Benefit Children with Autism stan.md/2u2btpL: Stanford Medicine

Does Video Game Addiction Exist? What do YOU Think? bit.ly/2vE65qe: Psychology Today