As a clinical psychologist who frequently works with families, teens, and young adults, I have definitely seen some detrimental effects of social media, in particular TikTok. In 2021 and 2022,…
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Black History and Psychology: Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark and Dr. Kenneth Clark
Andrea Harris Smith is the granddaughter of Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Phipps Clark, the renowned clinical psychologists and educators whose research with African American children was central to arguments that…
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Et Tu, Friend?
How to Survive a Friendship Breakup Surviving the loss of a friend can be even more painful than a romantic breakup. In the mental health profession, a friendship rupture or…
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If Not Now, When
In memory of my dear friend, American poet, Dr. Robert E. Young (1931-2018), lifelong social activist, psychotherapist, professor, basketball player, founder of the One Love Festival, and body surfer to…
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Love for Friends, a Tribute on Valentine’s Day
Women are frequently taught to compete with each other, to view others as rivals in the challenge for ‘finite’ resources like men’s attention, work opportunities, and seats at the metaphorical…
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Eight ways to show yourself love and nurturance 
Buy a new, beautiful journal and pens that you love; use them. (I like Pilot Frixion erasable pens). Schedule a mental health day every other week. That means no commitments,…
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Sit… Stay? When It’s Fido Or You.
A recent British psychology research study found, on average, couples fight about pet related concerns three times a week. Based on the average lifespan of a dog, that is more…
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The Last of Us: Art, Connection, and Beauty as Agency
“In the dark times/ will there also be singing? / Yes, there will also be singing. / About the dark times.” First published in 1939 by the poet, writer, philosopher,…
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The 2% Way
Dr. Myron Rolle’s secret to achieving his myriad accomplishments: being named a Rhodes Scholar to study at Oxford, playing in the NFL, and becoming a neurosurgeon, is taking things one…
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On News Anxiety
For as long as people have had widespread access to daily news, there has been news-related anxiety. But the age of social media has dramatically increased the amount of time…
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