Nation Oct 10 Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and “nudging” teens if they are repeatedly looking at the… By Associated Press
Health Apr 14 France to aid kids’ mental health with free counseling French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that free psychological counseling will be provided to children and teenagers struck by a wave of mental health difficulties that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. By Associated Press
Health Dec 21 How to care for your mental health in a difficult holiday season, according to therapists Regardless of your circumstances, it’s likely that this moment is impacting your mental health in one way or another. Here are some tips. By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas
Nation Oct 28 Watch 6:30 Why we are so susceptible to misinformation Social media plays a major role in shaping current American political discourse. During a Senate hearing Wednesday, executives from leading online platforms were criticized by lawmakers for their companies’ records on limiting the spread of misinformation. William Brangham explores how… By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin
Jul 29 Why people are taking more coronavirus risks as the pandemic drags on By Fedor Kossakovski Even as COVID-19 cases are surging to new heights across the U.S., it makes sense that people are likely to be more lax in their precautions than during the early days of the crisis, experts in risk perception say. Continue reading
Jun 19 Analysis: Why some people are willing to challenge behavior they see as wrong despite personal risk By Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation They aren’t worried about feeling embarrassed or having an awkward interaction. And they are far less concerned about conforming to the crowd. Continue reading
Jun 10 Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’t usually change minds. But here’s what does work By Betsy Mason, Knowable Magazine Psychologists have yet to find a way to diminish hidden prejudice, but they do have strategies for thwarting discrimination. Continue reading
Nov 25 How removing ‘likes’ from Instagram could affect our mental health By Jamie Leventhal Social media appeals to users through a repetitive rewards system, so what happens when it takes away the likes?… Continue reading
Oct 21 Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words By Zachary Jaggers, The Conversation A linguist explains how your political orientation can influence how you pronounce certain words. Continue reading