Developmental Psychology News
- What we can learn about mental health from Elmo's viral social postThe beloved Sesame Street character Elmo asked how people were doing, and then things got real.
- What it’s like to be a ‘glass child’Children without special needs can feel like they are “see-through,” as though they are made of glass, in families with special needs children.
- Have you been neglecting your spouse year-round?Spouse appreciation shows they are worth recognizing and it's helpful to reflect on your relationship and communication.
- People are misdiagnosing themselves with autism from TikTok misinformationThe trend of self-diagnosis on social media has “watered down” the common understanding of diagnoses, and shifted the meaning of the diagnosis.
- Suicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 yearsThe unique stressors faced by college athletes could partially explain the rise in suicides among this group.
- AI being used as a therapy support toolKurt 'the CyberGuy' Knutsson on how A.I. is being utilized for mental health care and analyzing garbage for food waste.
- Gen Zers, take note: Some boomers have found a simple path to happinessOlder adults in the US have higher happiness levels, even though they have fewer social interactions.