Media Coverage

Too Few Social Media ‘Likes’ Can Amp Up Teen Depression

Futurity (September 2020)

The Psychological Effects of Not Getting Enough Validation on Social Media

GoodDay Austin, Fox 7 News (September 2020)

Getting Fewer ‘Likes’ on Social Media Elicits Emotional Distress among Adolescents

Ethical Editor (September 2020)

Lack of ‘likes’ leads to emotional distress among teens, UT researchers say

NewsWest9: Education (September 2020)

Getting Fewer ‘Likes’ on Social Media Can Make Teens Anxious and Depressed

University of Rochester Newscenter (September 2020)

Getting Fewer ‘Likes’ on Social Media Elicits Emotional Distress Among Adolescents

UT Austin College of Liberal Arts News (September 2020)

Reducing The ‘Toxic Stress’ of Starting High School.

Future Ed (November 2018)

The Teen Brain: How Schools Can Help Students Manage Emotions and Make Better Decisions.

Education Week (October 2018)

How Your Outlook Can Affect Exam Performance.

The Sydney Morning Herald (August 2018)

The Start of High School Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful.

The Conversation (August 2018)

The Top 10 Insights From The Science of a Meaningful Life in 2016.

Greater Good Science Center (December 2016)

Could A Growth Mindset Help Teens Cope With Stress?

KQED News (October 2016)

Teaching Teenagers To Cope With Stress

The New York Times (September 2016)

Can A Change In Mindset Help Teens De-stress?

Greater Good Science Center Magazine (August 2016)

Study Shows Teaching Teens About Social, Personality Changes Helps Cope With Stress.

Daily Texan (July 2016)

Lessons on Personalities Help Teens Cope With Social Stressors

UT Austin College of Liberal Arts News (June 2016)