Psychology in the News

1. What we can learn about mental health from Elmo's viral social post

   The beloved Sesame Street character Elmo asked how people were doing, and then things got real.

2. What it’s like to be a ‘glass child’

   Children without special needs can feel like they are “see-through,” as though they are made of glass, in families with special needs children.

3. Have you been neglecting your spouse year-round?

   Spouse appreciation shows they are worth recognizing and it's helpful to reflect on your relationship and communication.

4. People are misdiagnosing themselves with autism from TikTok misinformation

   The trend of self-diagnosis on social media has “watered down” the common understanding of diagnoses, and shifted the meaning of the diagnosis.

5. Suicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years

   The unique stressors faced by college athletes could partially explain the rise in suicides among this group.