The APA’s recent Stress in America Survey 2021 conducted by the Harris Poll found that 84% of adults reported emotions linked with prolonged stress, such as anxiety, sadness, and anger. ... read more →
KEY POINTS: Social comparison is normal How we use the comparison determines how it affects us Looking for inspiration and ideas expands our world Focusing on things we can't change... read more →
Overview Clubhouse is the ‘app du jour.’ A throwback, it is audio-only for drop-in discussions, serendipitous meetings, and eavesdropping without shame. Invitation- and IOS-only, exclusivity, celebrity, and FOMO fuel its... read more →
The suicide of U.K. reality TV celebrity Caroline Flack has put a spotlight on the range and power of negative media. Flack’s case is both tragic and complicated, but a... read more →
The public feud between beauty Influencers Tati and James Charles shows the power of conflict in brand storytelling Influencers are increasingly making their mark and it’s no longer just the... 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.