WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Gun Owners and Firearm Storage During A Crisis

Households with guns are more likely to consider moving firearms elsewhere in a crisis if they've been part of this sort of conversation. >

Your Dog Knows You Better than You May Think

Domestication has made dogs good students of human emotion. Scans show their brains respond to the emotions they see on our faces. >

Beyond #MeToo

Reports of sexual harassment have gone up over the last 10 years. How much is due to increased awareness, how much to more bad behavior? >

Kids Often Spend Too Much Time Looking at Screens, But...

Not all screen time is bad. The relief it offers distressed kids or depressed parents has a place. It's about the child and the situation. >

Depression And The "Like"

Everyone likes approval. Getting a "thumbs-up" for social media posts may mean more to people who are feeling down than others realize. >

Home Alone: The Work-from-Home Loneliness Factor

Working at home offers many perks, but the lack of social interaction can be a problem, especially for those living alone. Steps to take. >

The Right Kind of Parental Help for More Math Success

Parents motivate kids learning math by letting them try to work out problems themselves, even if they struggle. The process matters. >

When Teachers Enjoy Teaching

A teacher's emotions affect pupils' success. It's normal they feel angry at times, but kids achieve more when their teacher stays positive. >

Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Loneliness has been described as epidemic and is a big contributor to depression. Small things -- cards, weekly groups -- make a difference. >

Why Parents of Children with Autism Are Asking About Leucovorin

More parents are wondering if leucovorin could improve communication skills in kids with ASD. But it appears to only help some children. >

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