Developmental Psychology News

• Why we’re obsessed with other people’s morning routines
  People have been obsessed with how famous, successful figures spend their mornings for centuries.
• What to do during a mental health crisis
  Practical steps to recognize early signs, how to reach out for help, with a focus on staying safe and finding immediate support.
• Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say
  The change will compromise medical ethics and patients' privacy, clinicians and advocates at multiple VA locations told NPR.
• Kindness will make you happier than a higher salary
  The world may feel cold, scary, and cruel, but if you are open to seeing it, there is a lot of kindness.
• DOGE is traumatizing workers. That costs money, too.
  Anxiety, stress, and even PTSD can affect laid-off employees – and hurt the economy.
• How many steps is needed to walk a day to lose weight?
  Walking is linked to a host of health perks, but how much is enough?
• Forget ‘sparking joy.’ Try this for easier decluttering
  A values-based approach to decluttering helps older adults to decrease household clutter and increases their positive affect.
• These are the biggest concerns facing teen boys and girls
  While teens are facing many of the same issues, including school pressure and mental health concerns, they may need different kinds of support.
• Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning?
  You may be dealing with an issue such as bad sleep hygiene, disturbed sleep throughout the night, or an underlying sleep disorder.
• COVID worsened doctor and nurse shortages, leaving rural hospitals still struggling
  The impacts of the pandemic accelerated the shortages by pushing many doctors over the edge into early retirement or other fields.