Shouldstorm

How parents can find their power in a world that won’t stop pushing.

Alison Escalante M.D.

The Post Traumatic Stress Response Helps People Avoid Danger

Advocates point out that the post-traumatic stress response is a useful adaptation to an extreme environment. Perhaps it's time to stop calling it a disorder.

Awe: The Instantaneous Way to Feel Good and Relieve Stress

In a new study, researchers found that 30 seconds of awe can relieve emotional and physical pain. They want to teach us all their simple method.

We’ve Got Depression All Wrong. It’s Trying to Save Us.

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.

Research Suggests Coronavirus Causes a Storm in the Brain

New research finds that the COVID-19 spike protein crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. And that's bad news for the brain.

Why Your Child Won't Let You Leave The Room

Toddlers can be so attached to their mothers, they won't let them leave the room. But a few strategies can go a long way to easing the stress.

Feeling Sad During Hard Times Is Not Depression

Sadness is often mislabelled as depression. But it's normal and appropriate to feel sadness during extraordinary times like these.

Postpartum Anxiety Starts as an Adaptive Response to a Baby

Postpartum anxiety serves as an important adaptive response and parents should not be shamed for it.

Why Moms Are Having More Trouble Sleeping During Coronavirus

Mothers are feeling the anxiety as they take on the bulk of the extra pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, and it's hurting their sleep.

Dads Who Spend Time With Their Babies Have Less Depression

Fathers get postpartum depression almost as often as mothers. New research shows that when dads are able to spend more time with their babies, it protects their well-being.

Why Perfectionists May Become Helicopter Parents

Over-parenting is so common that it's almost the norm. New research shows that parents who are perfectionists are more likely to become helicopter parents.

Daydreaming May Be the Key to Innovation at Work

Is daydreaming at work a waste of time and productivity? Or is it a key driver of creative innovation? New research says it can be both, depending on our investment in our work.

What If Some Mental Disorders Aren't Really Disorders?

What if mental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, depression, or ADHD aren't disorders at all? Biological anthropologists make the case that they are something else entirely.

Social Media Use Is Linked to COVID Misperceptions

New research suggests those who get their news on social media are more likely to believe medical misinformation.

Teams Are More Productive When They Don't Work Off Hours

Work stress is hard, but it's dramatically harder if we work off-hours, too. Teams that enforce boundaries function better.

A simple method helps us spot fake news on social media.

How to Spot Misinformation About Coronavirus

Misinformation on social media has contributed to the death of thousands. New research suggests a way to help people discern fake news from real.

The gender gap is only getting worse during Coronavirus

Mothers Are Paying the Price at Work for Coronavirus

Mothers have disproportionately reduced work hours due to the pandemic.

Motherhood Changes the Decision-Making Area of the Brain

New research has pinpointed the decision-making area in the brain and shows how, in mothers, it resets to prioritize the needs of children over their other desires.

People Who Don't Wear Masks Misunderstand Coronavirus Spread

A simple math mistake may contribute to the reluctance of many to wear masks. When researchers helped people understand linear vs. exponential coronavirus spread, they wore masks.

Children Want To Talk About Coronavirus: We Need To Listen

Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids' resilience during coronavirus.

We Are Not Lonely During Social Distancing After All

Months of warnings about how social distancing will make us lonely have turned out to be wrong. In a new study, people turned out to be more resilient than we thought.

4 Out of 5 Migraine Sufferers Had Fewer Headaches After CBT

New research in the journal Headache found that 83 percent of patients who completed a short course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had fewer migraine headaches.

Science Discovers the Perfect Formula for Hugging

Researchers have just discovered a key aspect of hugging. That's good news, considering how much a good snuggle boosts our health.

We Bond With Fictional Villains Who Resemble Us

When a character is fictional, we can enjoy their “badness” without risking our own self-image.

This New Book Argues That Many Personality Tests Are Flawed

Have you ever taken a personality test? A new book reviews the scientific evidence showing how your personality actually changes, and then shows you how to change it deliberately.

Parents Don't Want Crazy Schedules Back After Coronavirus

When the coronavirus lockdowns began, many parents were surprised by how much they were enjoying their kids. That's when they started questioning their busy schedules.

Stop Panicking About the CDC School Reopening Guidelines

The CDC has issued guidelines on how to reopen schools, and social media is panicking.

Research Proves Your Roomba Has a Personality

Scientists have discovered that how a robot vacuum moves reveals personality.

Can We Stop the Pandemic and Save the Economy?

The next phase of COVID-19 could be even harder than the first. But our brains will do anything to get out of hard work.

Why Is Darth Vader So Appealing?

Why do we enjoy watching villains do things we would never accept in real life? Scientists say it may be because fiction allows us to explore our dark side.

Swearing Makes It Hurt Less

Shouting a classic obscenity helps us manage pain. Scientists tested fake swear words like "fouch" or "twizpipe" against the classics.

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