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Psychological research shows parents can help protect teens’ brain development with a multi-pronged approach to stay #SafeOnSocial—including time limits, supervision, and ongoing discussions. (Via American Psychological Association) apa.org/topics/social-…

Thank you Jacqueline Howard for this terrific piece summarizing the American Psychological Association health advisory! So excited that SO MANY are finding these balanced, science-based so helpful to keep kids #SafeOnSocial, and this summary is fantastic!!! Watch below.....

"With a few guardrails in place, social media doesn’t necessarily have to be destructive and addictive for young people." TIME's Haley Weiss shares four strategies from our new health advisory to help parents & teens stay #SafeOnSocial. time.com/6278988/kids-s…

For two decades panic attacks dominated a big part of my life. This is a book about a reckoning, the tens of millions who suffer in silence and a three year journey in which I met shrinks and shamans, cried with strangers, found a community and eventually, healing.

Today is #MentalHealthAction Day. Set aside one hour for self-care—you are worth the time and effort. Not sure where to start? Psychologists share these six strategies from their daily routines: on.apa.org/41N2Yej

“[APA] applauds the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, affirming the use of psychological science to reach clear-eyed recommendations that will help keep our youth safe online.”—APA CEO Arthur C Evans, Ph.D hhs.gov/surgeongeneral…

Children of all ages tend to be unhappy when their screen time is up, "but if you are seeing tears, if you are seeing anger, if they are yelling at you—and if this is persistent,” that can be a red flag, according to @AnneMarieAlbano. #SafeOnSocial nytimes.com/2023/05/23/wel…

Across the country, kids are facing unprecedented mental health challenges. It's on all of us to help. Join Governor Kathy Hochul and APA Chief Science Officer Mitch Prinstein tomorrow for the Summit on Youth Mental Health. Learn more: at.apa.org/3f518d #NYSYouthMentalHealth

As American children continue to face significant mental health challenges, we are proud to partner with Sesame Workshop to provide parents with free science-backed resources that help kids build emotional awareness and resilience. apa.org/topics/parenti…

Rather than telling a child to 'calm down,' when they are panicking, reframe their #anxiety as excitement. This can help them be in the “best emotional space possible,” according to Adam Grant. cnbc.com/2023/06/18/don…

Today's #SCOTUS ruling ignores research showing that anti-discrimination laws like Colorado’s can reduce harmful stress, decrease stigma, and improve health outcomes for members of protected classes. apa.org/news/press/rel…

Many U.S. employees say work stress experienced in the last month has negatively impacted their mental health—are you one of them? Here are the most common signs cited in our new #WorkInAmerica survey. Read the full report: at.apa.org/mzt

For ANYONE in media that has been laid off (today, tomorrow or in the future): If you are in the DC area -- EVER -- I will take you to coffee. You are not alone. This happens to great people. And a LOT of people. Just email me at [email protected]. I am here.

Some of the most beautiful people I know are ones who take on too much, have trouble with boundaries, see the good in complex individuals. They are admirable but they also do this at their own expense if not careful. Stay close to you, baby. ♥️

Biden called on Congress to "pass bipartisan privacy legislation to protect children online." The Kids Online Safety Act has bipartisan support as it calls for regulation of tech firms and more social media privacy protections for youth amid a mental health crisis #SOTU2024

A rise in #school stressors and the growing youth mental health crisis have sparked a push to boost the number of #schoolpsychologists. Learn more about how states and schools are intensifying efforts to help struggling students: at.apa.org/wlh

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How will emerging technologies shape the future of mental health? Dr. Jessica Jackson (she, her) is excited by AI's potential to reach new patients and improve culturally competent care in real-time. #AI #mentalhealth

The older people are, the later they think “old age” begins, according to a new study. Ross Mathews shares the different responses between men and women — and weighs in himself.