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When Jean-Paul Sartre famously said that "man is condemned to be free", he intuited the immense anxiety of choice. How much more intense has that become in the era of AI?

Winning is dumb when youth sports turns into a field of shame instead of support. The pressure to win is impacting kids' mental health.

People are often on opposite sides of a position, staking in their stances, even if these cause harm. New research shows how to jump over the divide and leave the conflict behind.

What may be most important to developing individuality in twins is the parents' efforts to deal with what is unique about each child.

Masturbation remains a taboo topic for many but research finds it can deliver benefits including stress relief, improved sleep, greater erotic awareness, and improved health.

Weight loss maintenance is difficult for many dieters, leading to a yo-yo cycle. Learning these myths may help.

Strategies that may be helpful for parents and mental health professionals to consider when approaching the topic of social media use with youth.

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Most parents try hard. But effort alone doesn't protect kids from anxiety, shutdowns, or emotional overload. These three essentials do.

Why is it that after the discovery of an affair, feeling better takes so long? Find out why it is hard to get any traction when healing from infidelity.

Stopping to smell the roses has been shown to be associated with well-being. When both members of a couple have this capacity, the relationship is often set up for success.

When you confront your worst fear, it usually goes away and becomes less intimidating.

There are many factors that affect youth mental health. Data suggests that listening by supportive figures and caring adults can improve mental health and save lives.

Success can look stable on paper, but still feel uneasy. The model minority myth shapes money and pressure and explains why financial stress isn’t always about not having enough.

Do you feel like your whole sexual self? If the answer is no, this could help explain why.

Moral distress and moral injury describe the suffering that arises when our sense of right and wrong, in goodness itself, is deeply violated.

Watching comforting movies can help motherless daughters feel less alone on Mother's Day.

Mother's Day can bring a flood of bittersweet emotions to grieving youth. Having support can help them navigate this challenging day.

Free speech isn’t just political—it’s essential to mental health. A free speech culture strengthens cognitive resilience, emotional regulation, and psychological growth.