Ellen Barry
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No Contact America
Encouraged on social media, many Americans are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad
Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.
Workplace Wellness Programs Have Little Benefit, Study Finds
An Oxford researcher measured the effect of popular workplace mental health interventions, and discovered little to none.
Harvard Cozies Up to #MentalHealth TikTok
As young Americans turn to TikTok for information on mental health, the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard is building its own team...
Mental Health Spending Surged in Pandemic, Study Finds
Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.
Research Trials Halted at Columbia’s Psychiatric Center After Suicide
Human research trials at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia have been paused while regulators review whether protocols were violated.
She Redefined Trauma. Then Trauma Redefined Her.
Dr. Judith Herman, who helped launch the field of trauma studies, has returned to publishing after a long, mysterious ordeal.
Hospitals Are Increasingly Crowded With Kids Who Tried to Harm Themselves, Study Finds
Hospitalizations for pediatric suicidal behavior increased by 163 percent over an 11-year period, an analysis of millions of hospital admissions in the United States found.
Can Smartphones Help Predict Suicide?
A unique research project is tracking hundreds of people at risk for suicide, using data from smartphones and wearable biosensors to identify periods of high...