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The Kids Are Not Alright

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on February 17, 2023

Mental health risks for adolescents are skyrocketing. They face existential crises that maximize stress, like the trauma of mass shootings. We need to do more than help them cope.

Mental health risks for adolescents are skyrocketing. They face existential crises that maximize stress, like the trauma of mass shootings. We need to do more than help them cope.

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The Youth Stress Pandemic: Social Distress, Not Social Media

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on July 12, 2022

The solution to the adolescent mental health crisis by limiting screen time and social media is a false hope. The real sources lie in society's failure to address existential crises.

The solution to the adolescent mental health crisis by limiting screen time and social media is a false hope. The real sources lie in society's failure to address existential crises.

Stress
Adolescent Stress in the Time of COVID-19: Coping With Loss

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on March 22, 2020

Adolescents are experiencing the challenges of the pandemic, but some aspects of this are different for them. Developmental science can inform us about specific stress and resilience.

Adolescents are experiencing the challenges of the pandemic, but some aspects of this are different for them. Developmental science can inform us about specific stress and resilience.

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Adolescent Stress in the Time of COVID-19: Social Distancing

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on March 21, 2020

All of us face the health and social challenges of the pandemic, but it poses special challenges for adolescents. The developmental science of stress and resilience can help them cope.

All of us face the health and social challenges of the pandemic, but it poses special challenges for adolescents. The developmental science of stress and resilience can help them cope.

Stress
Shred the Social Fabric, and the Stress Epidemic Explodes

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on August 6, 2019

With so much falling apart, it's important not to become numb or give in to feelings of helplessness. Looking through the lens of the stress epidemic can help us gain perspective.

With so much falling apart, it's important not to become numb or give in to feelings of helplessness. Looking through the lens of the stress epidemic can help us gain perspective.

Stress
The Real Sources of Teen Stress: It's Not Screen Time

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on April 8, 2019

Is it time to panic about teens' use of screen time? Some make that claim, but careful research doesn't support it. Meanwhile, the real sources of teen stress go unattended.

Is it time to panic about teens' use of screen time? Some make that claim, but careful research doesn't support it. Meanwhile, the real sources of teen stress go unattended.

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America’s Stress Test: Igniting Our Resilience

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on November 26, 2018

America's stress epidemic is growing, so we need to look at how to ignite and sustain resilience—not only for ourselves, but for society as a whole. Here are some guidelines.

America's stress epidemic is growing, so we need to look at how to ignite and sustain resilience—not only for ourselves, but for society as a whole. Here are some guidelines.

Resilience
The Boys from the Cave: The Case for Resilience

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on July 13, 2018

The potential psychological harm from traumatic events merits attention. But we need to also focus on resilience. The boys rescued from the Thai cave may benefit from that.

The potential psychological harm from traumatic events merits attention. But we need to also focus on resilience. The boys rescued from the Thai cave may benefit from that.

Stress
The Torture of Forced Family Separation: The Lifelong Impact

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on June 24, 2018

Forced family separations at the US border have focused attention on the lifelong harm from toxic stress. The scientific consensus is clear—but how does it actually work?

Forced family separations at the US border have focused attention on the lifelong harm from toxic stress. The scientific consensus is clear—but how does it actually work?

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#NeverAgain#TimesUp#BlackLivesMatter: Beacons in Stress Era

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on March 25, 2018

Our national stress, even hopelessness, is so ingrained as to seem immovable. But along comes a courageous young generation to speak key truths, forge a new path, and show hope.

Our national stress, even hopelessness, is so ingrained as to seem immovable. But along comes a courageous young generation to speak key truths, forge a new path, and show hope.

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Trump’s Age of Anxiety: Worries Pile Up, Health Will Go Down

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on November 21, 2017

If you're feeling especially stressed lately, you aren't alone. National surveys show an unprecedented rise in anxiety. Health consequences are likely but there are options.

If you're feeling especially stressed lately, you aren't alone. National surveys show an unprecedented rise in anxiety. Health consequences are likely but there are options.

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Cartoon Villains, Stress, and Health: Kim and The Donald

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on September 20, 2017

The war of words: "fire and fury" and "sea of flames" may be empty threats (we hope), but even so, the stress from fear and uncertainty will harm health for years to come.

The war of words: "fire and fury" and "sea of flames" may be empty threats (we hope), but even so, the stress from fear and uncertainty will harm health for years to come.

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Dealing With Stress at School in an Age of Anxiety

Daniel P. Keating Ph.D. on August 15, 2017

A stress epidemic threatens students' learning and mental health. Understanding the sources can help teachers, leaders, and parents create a culture of resilience at school.

A stress epidemic threatens students' learning and mental health. Understanding the sources can help teachers, leaders, and parents create a culture of resilience at school.