Why Is Social Connection So Hard for Young Adults?

Social connectedness is vital to well-being, but members of Gen Z are hesitant about interacting with one another in today’s online and polarized world, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. That disconnection comes at a cost: Young adults increasingly report lower levels of happiness than middle-aged and older adults. Here, Zaki talks about why that is […]

Why Do Adults With BPD Have Trouble Being Alone?

D. W. Winnocott (1896-1991), the pediatrician, psychoanalyst, and British Object Relations theorist, is often quoted as saying that “There is no such thing as a baby” (1960). This was his way of dramatically emphasizing that a baby cannot survive alone. It is part of a symbiotic unit consisting of a mother and a baby. Many […]

Cannabis Use Disorders in Teens and Adults

Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as marijuana use disorder, is defined by compulsive use of cannabis despite adverse consequences, difficulty controlling use, and withdrawal symptoms. The increase in cannabis use, particularly of high-potency products and cannabis use disorder (CUD), is a growing health care concern. In 2021, 14.2 million people in the United States […]