Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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One Person’s Journey from Celebrity Medical Model Advocate to Skeptic: An Interview with Rose Cartwright

Mad in America

R ose Cartwright is a screenwriter and the author of Pure, a hugely successful memoir which was then turned into a series for Channel Four. She is also a writer and producer on Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Pure portrayed Rose’s autobiographical account of finding that she had OCD, a “mental illness”, and the breakthrough that this medical framework provided her.

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New study challenges social media's mental health impact

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A new study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research indicate the amount of time spent on social media has a negligible effect on mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety and stress -- the result isn't always negative, either.

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Guidance for Talking to Kids About the Election

Child Mind Intitute

The presidential election has been an emotional rollercoaster for parents and kids alike. The campaign was not just a topic on television and social media, it divided friends and family members and caused a lot of anxiety. Kids were exposed to disturbing language, shocking images, insults, and dire predictions for the future. Whatever our personal feelings about the election, kids need to understand what is happening.

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