Psychology for the People

Parenting

Talking With Kids About Boycotting and Collective Activism

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on January 31, 2026

While boycotting and collective activism can be hard concepts to explain to children, these conversations can be powerful ways to teach empathy, humanity, and justice.

While boycotting and collective activism can be hard concepts to explain to children, these conversations can be powerful ways to teach empathy, humanity, and justice.

Mental Health Stigma

Honoring AAPI Heritage and Wellness

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on May 30, 2025

Why AAPIs seek mental health treatment the least, and how we can break the silence and promote collective healing.

Why AAPIs seek mental health treatment the least, and how we can break the silence and promote collective healing.

Race and Ethnicity

How the “Angry Minority” Trope Gaslights People of Color

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on September 28, 2023

Have you ever been called an "angry minority"? Let's discuss the history and psychological significance of this stereotype, as well as how to prevent such microaggression.

Have you ever been called an "angry minority"? Let's discuss the history and psychological significance of this stereotype, as well as how to prevent such microaggression.

Trauma

Historical and Collective Trauma Among LGBTQ+ People

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on November 23, 2022

What are historical and collective traumas, and how can LGBTQ+ people cope with them?

What are historical and collective traumas, and how can LGBTQ+ people cope with them?

Trauma

How to Talk With Your Kids About Traumatic Events

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on July 6, 2022

Should parents talk with their kids about mass shootings and other tragedies? Here are five reasons why they should, and four ways to do it.

Should parents talk with their kids about mass shootings and other tragedies? Here are five reasons why they should, and four ways to do it.

Bias

How to Externalize Oppression

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on April 18, 2022

What is the best way to combat internalized oppression? Try externalizing it.

What is the best way to combat internalized oppression? Try externalizing it.

Media

Why Representation Matters and Why It’s Still Not Enough

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on December 27, 2021

Does representation really matter, and is it ever enough? We can learn from both personal experiences and empirical evidence.

Does representation really matter, and is it ever enough? We can learn from both personal experiences and empirical evidence.

Race and Ethnicity

Making History During Filipino American History Month

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on October 28, 2021

Have you been celebrating Filipino American History Month? Here are reasons why all psychologists and mental health advocates should commemorate the month

Have you been celebrating Filipino American History Month? Here are reasons why all psychologists and mental health advocates should commemorate the month

Sexual Orientation

What to Do When Your Child Comes Out as LGBTQ+

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on September 22, 2021

What should you do if your child comes out to you as LGBTQ+? The first thing is to celebrate.

What should you do if your child comes out to you as LGBTQ+? The first thing is to celebrate.

Sexual Orientation

The Oppressive History of LGBTQ+ Communities Worldwide

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on June 5, 2021

Celebrating pride this year? Don't forget the oppressive history that continually reminds us of the work still needed to be done.

Celebrating pride this year? Don't forget the oppressive history that continually reminds us of the work still needed to be done.

Race and Ethnicity

The Mental State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D. on May 6, 2021

How are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders coping with mental health issues amidst a global health pandemic and a nation-wide surge in racial hate violence?

How are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders coping with mental health issues amidst a global health pandemic and a nation-wide surge in racial hate violence?