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How to wean your toddler off a tablet
New research suggests tablet use can interfere with toddlers' ability to calm down.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The FDA cleared this new app to treat depression (and it's not talk therapy)
Rejoyn is now available to the public.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Starter Kit: How to manage stress and unwind in college
Get smart and create some calm.
U.S. Surgeon General: Social media needs a warning label
"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Explicit deepfakes are traumatic. How to deal with the pain.
The fake imagery upends victims' lives, but healing is possible.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Your mental health coach is ready to text you now
Don't want to see a therapist? A mental health coach might be for you.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Loneliness isn't only a teen or adult problem. Little kids feel it, too.
Why screens may play a role in loneliness among young girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
California paid millions to access a mental health app. It wasn't safe for users.
The failure to disclose what happened with 7 Cups raises big questions about emotional support apps.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Emotional support platform 7 Cups beset by trolls
People go to 7 Cups to get emotional support, but some find themselves to be targets instead.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Talking to someone online for emotional support may be riskier than you realize
These platforms promise to connect users to a compassionate listener, but the reality is far more complex.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Teens who talk about their mental health on this app may be taking a big risk
Vulnerable teens may be targeted by predators.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why online child exploitation is so hard to fight
Predators can weaponize social media platforms against vulnerable youth.
By Rebecca Ruiz
6 things teens say they really need for their mental health
You may be surprised by what teens want.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Tracking your stress may be more stressful than you imagined
What you should know before you start tracking your stress.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Too much TV screen time for kids: 5 things to know about the risks
Research suggests that too much TV can lead to difficulty processing sensory information.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to stop caring what people think about you
It's not simple. But it's part of being human.
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
How to work on your self-esteem with these helpful tips
Treat yourself the same way you'd treat a friend.
Despite mounting mental health concerns, teens remain heavy social media users
Some teens describe "almost constant" social media use.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to help your son navigate the manosphere
Three strategies for helping your son develop critical thinking skills.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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
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
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
4 tips for a successful digital 'detox'
These strategies will help you get the most out of unplugging.
By Rebecca Ruiz
