True crime media isn’t just a guilty pleasure—it can fulfill deep emotional and cognitive needs, especially for women. Key Points True crime media fulfills psychological needs like safety, mastery, and... read more →
When markets drop, it's not only our 401Ks that disappear—it's our future stories. No amount of financial doomscrolling can appease our anxiety or offset the grief for lost hopes... read more →
Key points Playing with your child like Bandit and Chili can strengthen connection and trust. Good parenting isn’t about perfection; Bluey shows that “good enough” is enough. Bluey models emotional... read more →
Get smart about your digital habits. Try these 8 small hacks to change automatic behaviors to intentional ones and improve real-life connections and well-being. Key Points: Reliance on digital communication... read more →
KEY POINTS Video calls create the strongest sense of presence but can increase self-consciousness. Audio calls allow for spontaneous, deeper conversations with less pressure. Texting maintains an ongoing connection but... read more →
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.