More Mental Health
TikTok 'fear food' challenges: Can they help with eating disorder recovery?
Is it safe to create or watch a "fear food" challenge? It depends.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A woman looks down at her glowing phone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1703183828.jpg)
![A woman looks down at her glowing phone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1703183828.jpg)
How to help your son navigate the manosphere
Three strategies for helping your son develop critical thinking skills.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A young boy looks at a glowing desktop screen.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1701196965.jpg)
![A young boy looks at a glowing desktop screen.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1701196965.jpg)
Is the internet bad for mental health? What the latest study really means.
A new study on the subject is more complicated than it seems.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A woman peering over her shoulder with a larger-than-life phone behind her.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1701206674.png)
![A woman peering over her shoulder with a larger-than-life phone behind her.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1701206674.png)
What it really means to 'give yourself grace'
Grace is your antidote to the blues, but here's how to turn the mantra into action.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![An illustration of a woman holding a hand to a radiant heart on her chest, reminicent of Catholic images of the Virgin Mary.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391390.png)
![An illustration of a woman holding a hand to a radiant heart on her chest, reminicent of Catholic images of the Virgin Mary.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391390.png)
Lawsuit against major social media companies moves forward
The suit alleges that Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media companies harm young users.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![A shattered Facebook logo.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1701298504.png)
4 tips for a successful digital 'detox'
These strategies will help you get the most out of unplugging.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A person unplugs an electrical cord as they sit in a relax posture.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1699985120.jpg)
![A person unplugs an electrical cord as they sit in a relax posture.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1699985120.jpg)
YouTube limits harmful repetitive content for teens
Teens shouldn't get repetitive recommendations for certain types of content.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![Teen looks at a laptop.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698791076.png)
'Love, Your Mind' PSA invites men of color to care for their mental health
The campaign includes a website to help people explore and support their mental health.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![A father carries his daughter on his shoulders.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698098441.png)
'A Haunted Girl' comic uses horror to take on mental illness
Marvel comics author draws on real-life inspiration for this one-of-a-kind story.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Cover of the first issue of the comic miniseries "A Haunted Girl."](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1696531208.jpg)
![Cover of the first issue of the comic miniseries "A Haunted Girl."](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1696531208.jpg)
Why Chris Parnell's latest character is a 'weird little vape'
The "Rick and Morty" actor plays a vape with a very special message.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Animated vape voiced by actor Chris Parnell.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1696276322.png)
![Animated vape voiced by actor Chris Parnell.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1696276322.png)
How to use Apple's newest mental health features
Log your mood and emotions, plus take an anxiety or depression assessment.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Examples of Apple Health's newest Mental Wellbeing features, viewed as screenshots on an iPhone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1695848430.jpg)
![Examples of Apple Health's newest Mental Wellbeing features, viewed as screenshots on an iPhone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1695848430.jpg)
Megan Thee Stallion wants you to check in on your friends
The rapper champions mental health in new PSA: "It's OK to not be OK."
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Megan Thee Stallion sits in an empty room, with cracks forming in the walls.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1695410121.png)
![Megan Thee Stallion sits in an empty room, with cracks forming in the walls.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1695410121.png)
New S.O.S. initiative online rating system targets teen safety
Experts are working to create a rating system for social media, search engines, and gaming platforms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Illustrated version of a girl being handed a phone that's emanating a red cloud.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1694711905.jpg)
![Illustrated version of a girl being handed a phone that's emanating a red cloud.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1694711905.jpg)
988 Lifeline now available in American Sign Language
The hotline becomes more accessible to people in crisis who are deaf and hard of hearing.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![A conversation in American Sign Language.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1694190310.png)
New survey shows emotional toll of AI anxiety, employee monitoring
The technologies are associated with stress, irritability, and burnout for some workers.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Cartoon version of a man sweating, with panicked eyes, with a maze behind him.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1694027411.jpg)
![Cartoon version of a man sweating, with panicked eyes, with a maze behind him.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1694027411.jpg)
How to ask a teen if they're feeling suicidal
These questions can quickly determine if a young person is in need of help.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![An illustration of people with talk "bubbles" above their heads.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1662609499.jpg)
Your mental health internet search may lead to malware
Looking for virtual therapy, meditation music, or ADHD treatment? You might find malware instead.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![A spotlight shines on a man at his computer desk.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1692311998.png)
Report slams generative AI tools for helping users create harmful eating disorder content
Popular AI tools and chatbots can give users dangerous tips and suggestions.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A girl in a defensive posture, surrounded by chat bubbles.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691609279.png)
![A girl in a defensive posture, surrounded by chat bubbles.](png/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691609279.png)
5 tips to help manage your back-to-school mental health
Going back to school can bring on the blues. Take control of your mental health with these tips.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![Three students walking at school together.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623372422.jpg)
Why extreme heat brings worse mental health — and what you can do about it.
We know that heat waves can worsen mental health. We urgently need innovative solutions.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![A bright orange sun sits in the horizon above Lake Michigan on a hot day in Chicago.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1645567818.jpg)
![A bright orange sun sits in the horizon above Lake Michigan on a hot day in Chicago.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1645567818.jpg)
5 social-emotional skills for parents
SEL skills aren't just for kids. Parents need them, too.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![An illustration of a woman looking at her young daughter.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1666292033.jpg)
![An illustration of a woman looking at her young daughter.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1666292033.jpg)
7 skills to help reframe negative thoughts when social media makes you feel lousy
Yes, the algorithms need to change. In the meantime, these techniques can help stop a downward spiral.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Teen looks down at their phone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635956414.jpg)
![Teen looks down at their phone.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635956414.jpg)
The 8 most impactful mental health moments of 2023 (so far)
Ed Sheeran opens up about depression, 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' dominates the Oscars, and more.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Sen. John Fetterman; the cast of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', and a teen girl looking sad, holding a phone in her hand; singer Ed Sheeran.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1685734421.jpg)
![Sen. John Fetterman; the cast of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', and a teen girl looking sad, holding a phone in her hand; singer Ed Sheeran.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1685734421.jpg)
Feeling an existential crisis brewing? Here are 3 ways to cope.
How to beat the anxiety that can make you feel helpless.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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![A illustrated person under a wave that's about to crash.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1685122390.jpg)
'Profound risk of harm': Surgeon General issues warning about youth social media use
Advisory calls for urgent action to protect mental health of tweens and teens.
By Rebecca Ruiz
![Illustrated teen girl is overwhelmed looking at a large phone with negative emoji popping out at her.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1684864259.jpg)
![Illustrated teen girl is overwhelmed looking at a large phone with negative emoji popping out at her.](jpg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1684864259.jpg)