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Social Media
What Teens Say About Their Tech Use

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 24, 2024

Youth are aware of the impact of technology use on their mental health and general well-being. When parents are on the same page, youth have a better hope of navigating it well.

Youth are aware of the impact of technology use on their mental health and general well-being. When parents are on the same page, youth have a better hope of navigating it well.

Education
Kids Are Behind in School. How Can We Help?

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 21, 2023

Research is exposing academic losses related to the pandemic, but tending only to learning losses misses the emotional realities that underscore success.

Research is exposing academic losses related to the pandemic, but tending only to learning losses misses the emotional realities that underscore success.

Social Networking
When "Likes" and Follows Aren't Enough

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 12, 2023

Relationships forged and maintained in social media spaces make our relational quivers feel full. When life gets hard, those same quivers feel lacking. A few changes can help.

Relationships forged and maintained in social media spaces make our relational quivers feel full. When life gets hard, those same quivers feel lacking. A few changes can help.

Loneliness
Social Connection for the Socially Hesitant

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 4, 2023

Social isolation and loneliness have a real impact on health. Practicing these simple actions can make social interaction manageable and improve our health.

Social isolation and loneliness have a real impact on health. Practicing these simple actions can make social interaction manageable and improve our health.

Confidence
How to Parent a Graduate

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 12, 2022

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Health
Feeling Stagnant During Covid

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 25, 2022

Covid related languishing is robbing us of a sense of personal momentum. A few actions can change our trajectory toward well being.

Covid related languishing is robbing us of a sense of personal momentum. A few actions can change our trajectory toward well being.

Humor
From Zoom Fatigue to Room Fatigue

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on August 12, 2021

We successfully moved communication to video platforms. Migrating back to in-person conversations can be tiring. Here are some strategies for the transition.

We successfully moved communication to video platforms. Migrating back to in-person conversations can be tiring. Here are some strategies for the transition.

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The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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