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As children get older, they begin to individuate, or develop their own unique sense of identity. As part of this normal developmental process, they begin to want more space and privacy ... Read More

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that carry electrical signals between neurons in the brain. Dopamine and serotonin are two important neurotransmitters for mental health. They ... Read More

Infographic Text: How to Give Psychological First Aid After a natural disaster or terrorist attack, there are likely going to be many people in distress. If you want to give emergency ... Read More

During an autistic person’s life, there may be times when they seem to lose skills or show more obvious signs of autism. For example, a toddler who had a vocabulary of a dozen words may ... Read More

According to the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, humanity has only a few years left to prevent environmental catastrophe. Should we fail, natural disasters ... Read More

Online harassment, sometimes called cyberbullying or cyber abuse, has become more prevalent as internet use has increased. According to 2017 statistics, 41% of American adults have experienced ... Read More

INFOGRAPHIC TEXT:  HOW MANY FRIENDS DOES THE AVERAGE PERSON HAVE? According to a 2004 Gallup poll, Americans have an average of 8-9 close friends. More specifically: 2% have no close ... Read More

INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: CAN MARIJUANA USE DURING PREGNANCY HARM A BABY? In the U.S., 4% of pregnant women report using cannabis in the last month. During pregnancy, up to 30% of THC (marijuana’s ... Read More

Infographic Text: What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? The answer depends on where you live. Only 16 states list specific minimum age requirements for adoption. These ... Read More

  Infographic Text: Can you train yourself to develop a photographic memory? No. Despite what pop culture suggests, humans cannot create perfect replicas of images in their heads. There ... Read More

Infographic Text: Can mental health issues be used against you in a child custody dispute? Yes, but only if your condition affects your ability to parent your child.  You are more likely ... Read More

Infographic Text: How Long Can Someone Go Without Sleep? 6 MONTHS INVOLUNTARILY Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI) is a genetic disease that affects a person’s sleep-wake cycles. People ... Read More