Your discomfort is not our deadline to move on
Sexual abuse is not an event that ends when headlines fade. It is an experience that alters the nervous system, reshapes a person’s sense of safety and can linger for decades.
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Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Most people think memory is like a video recording, but new research suggests otherwise. A study shows that young adults remember their childhoods differently depending on how well they get along with their parents right now.
Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally Unwell
In 2026, the American psyche is grappling with a profound sense of collective displacement. The emotional landscape is no longer defined by typical policy
Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy
Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age
The link between online social interactions and mental health has become a serious topic, not just for doctors and teachers, but for families and for users themselves.
the wound of unbelonging
and why we need community
The Cost of Healing Out Loud
What I've Lost From Speaking Out - and What I've Gained
Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears
Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.
Three sources said they believe total cuts to nonprofit groups, many providing street-level care to people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness, could reach roughly $2 billion. NPR wasn't able to independently confirm the scale of the grant cancellation. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) didn't respond to a request for clarification.
The mental health signal we can’t afford to ignore in 2026
The mental health signal we can’t afford to ignore in 2026
The Monsters in The Machine
What The Epstein Files Teach Us About The Ecosystems of Abuse
Survey reveals rapid adoption of AI tools in mental health care despite safety concerns
A new survey finds that more than half of psychologists used AI in 2025. While adoption is rising for administrative tasks, practitioners cite deep concerns about data privacy and bias in patient care.
The Psychology of Feeling Heard
People are yearning for the experience of being understood. Satisfying this need is key to healing an age of anger and isolation.
The Mental Illness Recovery Paradox
We expect relief after a mental health crisis but many feel shame instead. This “Recovery Paradox” can quietly stall healing long after acute symptoms fade.
National Poll: Parents Say Mental Health and Belonging Are as Vital to School Safety as Building Security
(Newswise) — ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When parents think about school safety, most are just as concerned about students’ mental health and sense of belonging as they are about locks, cameras and drills, suggests a national poll. Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and support students with […]
How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims?
Ohio violence prevention advocates worry that teens who have been sexually abused would have to get parental consent to get emergency and temporary mental health services under proposed legislation.
How Perfectionism and Childhood Trauma Are Connected
Perfectionism and childhood trauma are connected. Learn how therapy and self-compassion can help you feel safer and begin to heal.
Half a million Australians lack access to needed mental health services
National inquiry finds system falling short, leading to 3,000 suicides each year - Anadolu Ajansı
Strange Healing is Still Healing
You Can't Be Who You Were Before The Abuse
You Can't Be Who You Were Before The Abuse
Why Deprivation May Be More Damaging Than Trauma in Childhood
A new study has found that adolescents are more likely to experience depression and anxiety if their parents faced adversity during their own childhoods.
Here's what happens to your body when clocks 'fall back' an hour
It's time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an hour.
15 Spooky-Good Ways To Spread Kindness This Halloween
While all the ghouls and ghosts are out this Halloween, remember that trick-or-treat can also be share-and-care. It's nice to be kind
You Don't Need a Reason
To ride a bike across the country or anything else.
World Mental Health Day 2025: Why Early Support For Children Changes Everything
Childhood experiences shape emotional wellbeing for life, yet mental health challenges in children often go unnoticed or untreated until they become deeply ingrained.
When Being Alone Feels Safer Than Being Seen
What solitude really taught me about trust, nervous system safety, and who deserves to come close
Healed is a Myth and Marketing Tool
Stop Chasing Cures
New research illustrates how live events foster social connection
A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, published in the journal ...
The startling emotional health benefits of serving others
In study after study, service towards others - both strangers and family - shows a measurable impact in boosting well-being and decreasing depression in a sustainable way.
Little Boys are Sexually Abused as much as Little Girls
Why is the myth that Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a female problem persisted?
What suicidal teens say matters most to them
Despite high suicide risk, most teens can identify reasons to live, from family bonds to small future dreams – offering hope for prevention.