UNC psychology professor Mitch Prinstein joins Aaron to discuss a new WHO report on the widespread negative impacts of loneliness.
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We speak with UNC’s Mitch Prinstein, the co-chair of a national panel that’s developed ten recommendations for adolescents’ social media use.
Read MoreUNC’s Mitch Prinstein discusses a new “Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence,” with ten recommendations for teens and parents.
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UNC psychologist Mitch Prinstein says kids’ mental health has suffered badly during the pandemic – but there are things that can help.
Read MoreAaron chats with UNC psychology professor Mitch Prinstein about a growing mental health crisis in kids – and what we can do to combat it.
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UNC is creating a new research center to examine long-term effects of technology and social media on social and emotional development.
Read MoreAaron talks with UNC’s Mitch Prinstein about a new campus center to study the impact of technology and social media on teens’ development.
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Read MoreUNC’s summer-reading selection this year is “Popular,” by psychology professor Mitch Prinstein – all about how the type of popularity we seek isn’t the type of popularity we should be seeking. Dr. Prinstein discusses the book (and popularity) with Aaron.
Read MoreThe sad news of actor and comedian Robin Williams taking his own life on Monday has re-opened a national conversation about depression and suicide.
One psychology professor at UNC has advice for people affected by those issues.
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