Even though times are tough, working parents are happier
"When dads play a bigger role in childcare and doing routine housework, it puts both parents in a better position to succeed at work."
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Families can support kids' mental health whether they're learning remotely or at school – here's how
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids' social-emotional development on track in these four areas.
Aug. 19, 2020 • ~9 min
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Masculinity keeps some Black men from mental health care
Traditional ideas about masculinity may be a barrier for young Black men in getting the mental health care they need, researchers report.
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How to prep anxious kids to go back to school
An expert breaks down how parents can help kids stressed about the pandemic get back to school while watching for signs of emotional distress.
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Placebos cut distress even when you know they shouldn’t
Even when you know the placebo treatment isn't "real," believing it will make you feel better can ease emotional distress, a new study shows.
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Grief tweets about Mars rover sound very ‘human’
New research examines how people articulate their sadness when a robot "dies," such as NASA's Opportunity rover.
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For a happy life, don’t forget hedonism
When it comes to living a happy life, a bit of hedonism may be just as important as keeping your eyes on your goals, researchers say.
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Poll: Many teens say active shooter drills are harmful
Rather than offering a sense of security, active shooter drills at school can make teens feel unsafe, scared, helpless, or sad, according to a new poll.
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A ‘journey mindset’ can get you through pandemic stress
"A journey mindset helps us focus on the incremental changes and growth we accumulate along the way."
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For each COVID-19 death, 9 family members grieve
While it's obvious that each death from COVID-19 has a ripple effect, new research is the first to nail down how many people will face that grief.
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