Why Aren't We Having Fun Yet?

Play is essential to our survival. But few Americans do it often enough, and that's no laughing matter.

The Power of Play

A look at the value of play and the state of leisure time.
by Hara Estroff Marano

Of Rats and Men

How we share 75 million year-old jokes.
by Scott G. Eberle, Ph.D.

Using Play Not Discipline

The work of parenting succeeds best when you make it fun.
by Susan Heitler, Ph.D.

The Benefits of Video Games

Think twice before limiting your kids’ video play.
by Peter Gray

Do You Tell People You're Depressed?

Yes, but only if you wear this.
by Donna Barstow

Stress

Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

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Causes of Depression

There is no single known cause of depression. Rather, it likely results from a combination of genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors.

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