To read more of Joshua Shavit's article, please click here, Groundbreaking study reveals the impact of social media likes on mental health . Social media feedback significantly impacts young people’s mood and mental health. New research uncovers the need for digital literacy and platform reforms. ( CREDIT: Getty Images ) © The Brighter Side of News Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media . For many young people aged 15 to 24, this...

Making his encore appearance with us, join us in welcoming Matt Bennett in his second feature with our Growing as a Community series. Building upon the foundations set during his prior event, he will lead a dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare leaders at UC Davis Health introducing a variety of personal and organizational strategies for cultivating wellness and resilience within the healthcare industry. He will offer a refresher on key points made during his original presentation, but we...

Making his encore appearance with us, join us in welcoming Matt Bennett in his second feature with our Growing as a Community series. Building upon the foundations set during his prior event, he will lead a dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare leaders at UC Davis Health introducing a variety of personal and organizational strategies for cultivating wellness and resilience within the healthcare industry. He will offer a refresher on key points made during his original presentation, but we...

Helping kids navigate the fear and uncertainty of wildfires. By Ken Druck, Psychology Today, Image: Unsplash on Crowdstack tool , January 10, 2025 Years ago, many of my friends and neighbors were under siege by 70-mile-per-hour Santa Ana winds and wildfires, decimating their homes and obliterating their sense of safety and security. Terrifying reports and pictures of people running for their lives, burned-out homes, and tearfully devastated families who had lost everything flooded the media...