Is Gun Control The Answer to School Shootings?

This week’s horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas prompted renewed calls for laws that promote gun safety in the U.S.

The standard script after mass shootings goes like this: Democrats make the case for passing more stringent policies about what types of firearms are available and who can own them; Republicans make the argument for Second Amendment rights because “guns don’t kill people; people kill people.”
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Why Your Teen Doesn’t Listen to You

“Can you please put your dishes in the sink?”

“Please put your dishes in the sink.”

“I’m not sure you heard me. Can you put these dishes in the sink?” [Read more…]

Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Mental Health?

The evidence clearly shows that the mental health of Americans has declined since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – and more so for teens, older adults, young mothers, and minorities. [Read more…]

The Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do About It

The evidence shows Americans are becoming lonelier, leading to mental and physical health problems for people of all ages. [Read more…]

Teens Experienced More Abuse and Depression During COVID-19

 

A new survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals bleak circumstances for many U.S. teens, who were already more likely to suffer from abuse and depression while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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