The Inner Life of Students

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT Goes to Therapy: The New Emotional Economy

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on April 17, 2026

Personal Perspective: AI is reshaping how we express emotion and seek support, offering comfort while risking authenticity.

Personal Perspective: AI is reshaping how we express emotion and seek support, offering comfort while risking authenticity.

Burnout

Pandemic Blues: Lessons from Psychotherapy for Everyday Life

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on January 14, 2022

It's a new year and we're already feeling burnout: What we can do to help ourselves and others.

It's a new year and we're already feeling burnout: What we can do to help ourselves and others.

Health

What Role Should Schools Have in Preventing Shootings?

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on December 20, 2021

COVID has created much suffering. Let’s work hard and fast so that the suffering and mental health problems don’t turn deadly in other schools and districts.

COVID has created much suffering. Let’s work hard and fast so that the suffering and mental health problems don’t turn deadly in other schools and districts.

Optimism

No Education Without Optimism

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on November 22, 2021

What do children and youth need right now? It’s not political screaming matches. Youth need optimism, purpose, and a future they can look forward to.

What do children and youth need right now? It’s not political screaming matches. Youth need optimism, purpose, and a future they can look forward to.

Optimism

Optimism: The Other Stimulus Schools Need to Reopen

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on April 6, 2021

Schools are starting to reopen. How can you portray and convey optimism in a way that reflects the current moment?

Schools are starting to reopen. How can you portray and convey optimism in a way that reflects the current moment?

Education

After the Inauguration

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on January 22, 2021

This is what we can do to foster the next generations of scientifically-informed citizens.

This is what we can do to foster the next generations of scientifically-informed citizens.

Health

The Psychological Challenges for Students and Teachers Ahead

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on August 20, 2020

There are three concrete things that educators, policymakers, parents, and adults can do to help students and schools navigate back-to-school challenges.

There are three concrete things that educators, policymakers, parents, and adults can do to help students and schools navigate back-to-school challenges.

Health

Surviving and Thriving When Schools Reopen

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on August 3, 2020

How parents can help their children survive and thrive, no matter how schools reopen.

How parents can help their children survive and thrive, no matter how schools reopen.

Health

Reopening Our Schools

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on July 6, 2020

The psychological experience of students has often been left out of reopening plans. This is what schools should do to change that.

The psychological experience of students has often been left out of reopening plans. This is what schools should do to change that.

Anxiety

The Third Month

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on May 27, 2020

How do we reprioritize and stay well, even as we slowly reopen?

How do we reprioritize and stay well, even as we slowly reopen?

Health

A Framework for Staying Sane in a Year of Uncertainty

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on April 16, 2020

These are the essential psychological elements we must balance in the age of social distancing.

These are the essential psychological elements we must balance in the age of social distancing.

Anger

Anger

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on April 8, 2020

Why we should allow ourselves to feel anger in this crisis.

Why we should allow ourselves to feel anger in this crisis.

Education

An Introductory Offer to the Future

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on April 2, 2020

COVID-19 has started to accelerate many trends in our lives. How will they impact our relationships going forward?

COVID-19 has started to accelerate many trends in our lives. How will they impact our relationships going forward?

Anxiety

Flexibility in the Midst of Crisis

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on March 11, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, flexibility is a crucial skill we all need to hone.

In the midst of a pandemic, flexibility is a crucial skill we all need to hone.

Resilience

Responding to the Resilience Backlash

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on February 27, 2020

This is why recent criticisms of resilience have been unfair.

This is why recent criticisms of resilience have been unfair.

Education

Afterschool Ignored in the Democratic Debates

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on December 19, 2019

Why it is important to focus on afterschool in political discussions.

Why it is important to focus on afterschool in political discussions.

Health

Are Mental Health Disorder Rates in Youth Really Increasing?

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on November 7, 2019

Recent studies have pointed to alarming increases in mental health issues in youth. Are these true increases, or are other factors at play?

Recent studies have pointed to alarming increases in mental health issues in youth. Are these true increases, or are other factors at play?

Education

Bringing the Summer Into the School Day

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on August 27, 2019

How can we support social-emotional learning during the school day?

How can we support social-emotional learning during the school day?

Health

Three Mass Shootings in a Week: Addressing Mental Health

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on August 12, 2019

Where should we focus our resources on within mental health to prevent gun violence?

Where should we focus our resources on within mental health to prevent gun violence?

ADHD

Strong Relationships Are Crucial in Treating ADHD

Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on May 6, 2019

In this post, I will argue for a third, crucial element for successful treatment of ADHD: positive relationships with trusted adults.

In this post, I will argue for a third, crucial element for successful treatment of ADHD: positive relationships with trusted adults.