The Race to Good Health

Adolescence

Is Social Media Use Really Problematic for Teens?

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on February 7, 2023

Research findings suggest social media use can lead to poor mental health for adolescents. What can parents do to help reduce these negative outcomes?

Therapy

Lessons From the NFL on Mental Fitness and Masculinity Norms

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on January 10, 2023

Mental health is trending, but are males more open to going to therapy? Lessons from sports on masculinity and mental health.

Stress

A Psychologist’s Perspective on Watching the Chauvin Trial

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on April 12, 2021

Psychological studies show that witnessing police violence against unarmed Black Americans can have a negative impact on mental health among the Black community.

Burnout

The Impact of COVID-19 on Parental Burnout

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on February 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is a source of stress for many parents. Here are some tips to reduce parental burnout.

Resilience

Building Resilience in Black Youth

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on February 15, 2021

Psychologist offers tips on building resilience in Black kids and teens during the pandemic.

ADHD

Parenting a Kid with ADHD: Managing Home School

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on March 28, 2020

ADHD is a common childhood disorder, and parents may experience some challenges helping their child complete schoolwork. Here are some tips that may help.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coping Strategies for Parents and Families

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on March 14, 2020

Anxiety levels continue to rise as more individuals in the United States test positive for Coronavirus. Here are 5 tips for parents to help their families.

Grief

Kobe Bryant: Coping With the Death of a Legend

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on January 27, 2020

Grief and loss are part of life, but that doesn't make it easy. Here are a few tips to help your child cope.

Motivation

New Year’s Resolutions Promoting Mental Wellness in 2020

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on December 31, 2019

A psychologist offers practices to promote mental wellness in 2020.

Trauma

The Queen & Slim Movie Explores Racism in America

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on November 26, 2019

Queen & Slim tackles racism. Are you mentally prepared?

Parenting

How Children's Behavior Can Lead to Intrusive Parenting

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on October 23, 2019

New research explains the connection between behavior problems in children and over-controlling parenting practices.

Health

Clinicians Corner: Providing Culturally Appropriate Services

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on June 29, 2019

One way to improve care with diverse individuals is to utilize culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Video Game Addiction

Understanding Gaming Disorder: A New Diagnosis

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on June 19, 2019

Despite concerns about children and teens being overly focused on smart phones and gaming, there remains a lot we don't know about "gaming disorder."

Sexual Abuse

Boys and Sexual Abuse: The Untold Stories of Trauma

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on May 31, 2019

The importance of recognizing that males are victims of sexual abuse has been a growing topic of discussion. Data reports that 1 in 6 men have experienced childhood sexual abuse.

Suicide

Clinician's Corner: A Brief Guide to Suicide Risk Assessment

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on March 27, 2019

In light of recent deaths, suicide appears to be a public health issue. It is important to increase access to treatment and risk assessment.

Health

Mental Health Among Boys and Men: When Is Masculinity Toxic?

Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on February 28, 2019

There has been a lot of debate about “toxic masculinity” and manhood. New guidelines discuss traditional masculinity norms and offer tips for professionals.