
When Are Kids Ready for Social Media?
And how to monitor social media use when kids are starting out By the time they’re in middle school, kids are often eager to go on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp to share things with their friends. But parents are wary because social media can...

TED Talk Series: The secret to a happy life
Lessons from 8 decades of research The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development -- one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever...

How to Control Your Emotions During a Difficult Conversation
There are several things you can do to keep your cool during a conversation or to calm yourself down if you’ve gotten worked up. When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter into a “fight or flight” mentality. But it’s possible to...

Why Clearing the Clutter Can Feel Impossible
The link between messiness and mental health is real. These low-lift tips for keeping a clean-enough home will help. The term “depression room” is relatively new, popularized by videos on TikTok and YouTube that have accrued hundreds of millions of views. But experts...