In the intense world of competitive sports, athletes often receive notoriety for their strength, physical fitness, and discipline. However, beneath that facade of strength, many […]
I remember that throughout my elementary school, during the “Cold War” years, children were told to prepare in case of a nuclear attack. We “trained” […]
The topic of technology and school-aged children and teens is a growing concern for parents and health care professionals, including here at ShrinkBox.org, where you […]
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Recently the US Surgeon General, Vice Admiral, Dr Vivek H. Murthy, issued a national advisory on loneliness, social isolation and lack of connectedness in our […]
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is defined as the willful and repeated harm inflicted using computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. For example, a person […]
As children grow through the various stages of infancy (2mo – 1yr), and toddlerhood (1 – 4yrs), there are salient physical signs and abilities that […]
A transformative shift is underway in the vast expanse of mental health. As we stand on the brink of a new era, the once-rigid boundaries […]
Parents frequently ask themselves, when will our kids finally grow up? The concept of adolescence has been around since the beginning of the 20th century, […]
Sleep is one of the most essential activities of life, accounting for approximately one-third of our lives. The quality and amount of sleep we get […]