Millennial Media

Relationships

How CBT Could Help 'The Bachelor' Contestants Find Love

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on March 11, 2022

Singles looking for love can sometimes be their own worst enemies. Or at least their thought distortions can be.

Singles looking for love can sometimes be their own worst enemies. Or at least their thought distortions can be.

Media

Was Chris Harrison Fairly Portrayed in Racial Controversy?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on March 30, 2021

How "The Bachelor" race controversy was misconstrued by the media.

How "The Bachelor" race controversy was misconstrued by the media.

Anger

“Queen” Victoria, Aggression, and Bullying on "The Bachelor"

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on February 26, 2021

While "The Bachelor" franchise is no stranger to controversy, did they cross the line when giving air time to bullies? The problem with rewarding relational aggression.

While "The Bachelor" franchise is no stranger to controversy, did they cross the line when giving air time to bullies? The problem with rewarding relational aggression.

Career

How COVID-19 Is Shaping the Future of Generations

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on February 24, 2021

Has FOMO been replaced with a sense of gratitude and appreciation? For Generations Y and Z, work, school, and life will never be the same.

Has FOMO been replaced with a sense of gratitude and appreciation? For Generations Y and Z, work, school, and life will never be the same.

Education

How a Love of Learning Can Save Us All

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on November 25, 2020

Too much time to sit and ruminate? Sometimes shifting your focus to learning something new can go a long way in saving your sanity.

Too much time to sit and ruminate? Sometimes shifting your focus to learning something new can go a long way in saving your sanity.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Helping Teens Navigate COVID-19 FOMO

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on November 18, 2020

With the third wave of COVID-19 upon us and the holidays around the corner, cognitive dissonance is at an all-time high among teens trying to live a "normal" life.

With the third wave of COVID-19 upon us and the holidays around the corner, cognitive dissonance is at an all-time high among teens trying to live a "normal" life.

Altruism

Helping Teens Brave the Unknown This Holiday Season

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on November 10, 2020

Helping teens tap their character strengths of kindness and bravery can help them stay mentally strong this holiday season.

Helping teens tap their character strengths of kindness and bravery can help them stay mentally strong this holiday season.

Gratitude

Is COVID-19 Helping Us Cultivate More Gratitude?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on August 1, 2020

During these perilous times, the national conversation may be finally turning to one of gratitude.

During these perilous times, the national conversation may be finally turning to one of gratitude.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Are Supreme Courts Playing the "Oppression Olympics?"

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on July 22, 2020

As COVID-19 and racial protests ravage our nation, young aspiring professionals seek expeditious routes to licensure and serving the public. But are state governing bodies biased?

As COVID-19 and racial protests ravage our nation, young aspiring professionals seek expeditious routes to licensure and serving the public. But are state governing bodies biased?

Bias

Is Trader Joe’s Food Packaging Racist?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on July 21, 2020

Trader Joe's is coming under fire after a petition calling its products racist and accusing the brand of exoticization and racial stereotyping.

Trader Joe's is coming under fire after a petition calling its products racist and accusing the brand of exoticization and racial stereotyping.

Anxiety

How to Help Teens Find a “New Normal”

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on May 31, 2020

Despite the nation's gradual reopening, intense anxiety among many parents and teens endures. Embracing a "new normal" can help a family thrive.

Despite the nation's gradual reopening, intense anxiety among many parents and teens endures. Embracing a "new normal" can help a family thrive.

Extroversion

When Social Distancing Is Your Daily Norm

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on April 9, 2020

For many introverts and those who already work from home, social distancing can have a very different meaning and impact.

For many introverts and those who already work from home, social distancing can have a very different meaning and impact.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Will the Coronavirus Finally Keep People Home When They're Sick?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on April 7, 2020

The recommendation to stay home while sick has been around forever. But few have ever taken this advice seriously. Will the public finally start listening?

The recommendation to stay home while sick has been around forever. But few have ever taken this advice seriously. Will the public finally start listening?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Practicing Self-Care in the Face of Coronavirus

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on March 17, 2020

Despite the idea that working from home might lead to less stress, the reality is that the pandemic is taxing all of us in different ways.

Despite the idea that working from home might lead to less stress, the reality is that the pandemic is taxing all of us in different ways.

Animal Behavior

What a New Ruling Could Mean for Emotional Support Animals

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on January 28, 2020

Emotional support animals are becoming more controversial than ever. A new Department of Transportation ruling seeks to end this.

Emotional support animals are becoming more controversial than ever. A new Department of Transportation ruling seeks to end this.

Bias

Is Your Weather App Making You Depressed?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on January 22, 2020

The meteorological phenomenon of "wet bias" may be keeping you homebound more than necessary. Take back control of your mood and life this winter.

The meteorological phenomenon of "wet bias" may be keeping you homebound more than necessary. Take back control of your mood and life this winter.

Burnout

6 Steps to Overcoming Email Burnout

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on December 30, 2019

Ready to get back in control of your inbox in the new year? Read on for six quick tips that can help you conquer email fatigue.

Ready to get back in control of your inbox in the new year? Read on for six quick tips that can help you conquer email fatigue.

Stress

4 Tips to Surviving the Holidays as a Newlywed

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on November 20, 2019

The holiday season is upon us, which can mean stress and conflict. For newlyweds, this time of year can be particularly trying.

The holiday season is upon us, which can mean stress and conflict. For newlyweds, this time of year can be particularly trying.

Adolescence

Teen Juuling, Vaping, and Dabbing Demystified

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on October 22, 2019

The world of teen substance use can be perplexing for many parents and adults.

The world of teen substance use can be perplexing for many parents and adults.

Sex

Was There Slut-Shaming on Bachelor in Paradise?

Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on September 25, 2019

When women pressure men for sex, is it slut-shaming, or a double standard?

When women pressure men for sex, is it slut-shaming, or a double standard?