When the Algorithm Listens, Understanding the Mental Health Risks of Chatbots
In moments of loneliness, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, many people reach for what feels accessible and immediate. Increasingly, that means…
Reclaiming Hope, Strengthening Mental Health and Crisis Response in Native Communities
Across the United States, Native communities carry both extraordinary cultural strength and disproportionate mental health burdens. For many tribal nations,…
When “Doing Well” Isn’t Feeling Well: Perfectionism and Burnout in Kids and Teens
Some kids look like they’re thriving on the outside. They get good grades, follow rules, meet expectations, and rarely cause…
Big Feelings Between Siblings: Supporting Emotional Regulation and Fairness at Home
Sibling relationships can be some of the most loving and some of the most challenging connections children experience. One moment…
When Anxiety Looks Like Avoidance: Understanding What Kids Are Really Communicating
When children refuse to go to school, procrastinate endlessly, shut down during homework, or say “I can’t” over and over,…
When Friendships Change or End: Helping Kids Cope With Social Loss and Rejection
Friendships are a central part of childhood and adolescence. For kids and teens, peers are not just companions, they are…