{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"114031","title":"Being kind to oneself protects parents from depression","body":"Burning dinner. Shrinking your child\u2019s favorite T-shirt in the laundry. Losing your temper and snapping at your child.The aftermath of these types of mistakes can be stressful, and how parents respond to that stress can contribute to depression \u2014 or stave it off.Research from the Arizona State\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-13T21:24:23-07:00\u0022\u003E05\/13\/2026-9:24pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"","teaser":"Burning dinner. Shrinking your child\u2019s favorite T-shirt in the laundry. 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An ASU master\u2019s degree was designed to meet that need, and its first graduates are now entering the workforce.","teaser":"Nowadays, every time a professional athlete wins a gold medal, dunks a ball or knocks it out of the park, there\u0027s a good chance a mental performance coach is celebrating along with the rest of the team.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-05\/20260319%20Sports%20Psychology%200136.jpg?itok=S_4cYSi7","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260508-health-and-medicine-game-asu-students-join-hot-field-sports-psychology","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus, Online","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-05\/20260319%20Sports%20Psychology%200136.jpg?itok=S_4cYSi7","image_alt":"Two women in shorts and Tshirts chat on a sports field while the woman on the left holds a rugby ball.","image_caption":"Sports psychology graduate student Ashley Rodarte (right) talks with Riko Takayoshi, a fourth-year global management student from Japan and member of ASU\u0026#039;s women\u2019s club rugby team, during practice on March 19. 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He rewrote his college plans from engineering to psychology and counseling and learned how to do research. His Barrett honors thesis, \u201cThe Cyclical Model of Suicide,\u201d will soon be published in The British Journal of Clinical Psychology, making Palma a published researcher at the age of 22.","teaser":"As a student at Washington High School in Phoenix, Marc Palma envisioned a career in engineering: \u201cMainly aerospace engineering, designing things like spacecraft and rockets,\u201d he recalls.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/MarcPalma_SCCP_1200x675.jpg?itok=h68wVvtr","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260427-sun-devil-community-deans-medalist-watched-friends-struggle-suicidal-thoughts-wanted-know","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"College of Integrative Sciences and Arts","contributor-contact-information-name":"Cynde Cerf","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"602-496-8031","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Polytechnic campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/MarcPalma_SCCP_1200x675.jpg?itok=h68wVvtr","image_alt":"Marc Palma, Dean\u0026#039;s Medalist for the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology, looks directly at the camera, flowering desert plants behind him. 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Davis remembers hearing more about his challenges than his potential \u2014 but although the words hurt, he didn\u2019t let\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-12-09T16:04:49-07:00\u0022\u003E12\/09\/2025-4:04pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU graduate Kyle Bennett Davis found purpose in helping others through advocacy, empathy and community connection. 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Others are grateful when the gatherings are over.There are various reasons why these family get-togethers can be complicated \u2014\u0026nbsp;from clashing personalities to toxic family members to estrangements.Still, there\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-11-24T14:53:45-07:00\u0022\u003E11\/24\/2025-2:53pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Arizona State University Professor\u00a0Abigail Gewirtz\u00a0explains the patterns behind friction-filled family gatherings and offers strategies for surviving these situations this season.","teaser":"Many people are grateful for the opportunity to gather with family for the holidays. 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But one father recently had an opportunity to make that dream a reality.Michael Varnum, a psychology professor at Arizona State University, and his 9-year-old daughter, Clara Varnum, co-authored a scientific study that links\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-10-02T11:48:16-07:00\u0022\u003E10\/02\/2025-11:48am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Many parents only dream of sharing their passion with their child. But ASU professor Michael Varnum recently had an opportunity to make that dream a reality when he co-authored a study on lucid dreaming with his 9-year-old daughter, Clara.","teaser":"Many parents only dream of sharing their passion with their child. 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We turned to an ASU psychologist to find out if there is any benefit to AI therapy.","teaser":"Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly popular tool that can help with many areas of life \u2014 from solving work-related issues to assisting with research and everyday decision-making.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-09\/ai-therapist-illustration.png?itok=Yw6dEG2d","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250909-science-and-technology-psychologist-urges-caution-when-turning-ai-emotional-support","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-09\/ai-therapist-illustration.png?itok=Yw6dEG2d","image_alt":"A group of white figures circling around a laptop opened to a chatbot","image_caption":"Illustration by Kendal Davit\/ASU","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|Department of Psychology|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Artificial intelligence|Healthy Living|Expert Q-and-A|Psychology","audiences":"Faculty|Community|Students","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Science and technology"}},{"node":{"nid":"107281","title":"First-of-its-kind degree blends art, psychology to build a healing future","body":"From Hurricane Katrina survivors to Alzheimer\u0027s patients, art therapy has proved a powerful form of healing. But because the practice blends both art and psychology, many undergraduate paths to a career in the field require students to pursue psychology first and art second (or vice versa).Now, a\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-09-02T20:35:56-07:00\u0022\u003E09\/02\/2025-8:35pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"From Hurricane Katrina survivors to Alzheimer\u0026#039;s patients, art therapy has proved a powerful form of healing. But because the practice blends art and psychology, the path to a career in the field often requires students to pursue two degrees. Now, a pioneering program at ASU is placing both disciplines at the core of a single degree.","teaser":"From Hurricane Katrina survivors to ","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/BlockParty_C.A.R.E.%20Hands-Brushes%20-%20Sarah%20Brazeal.jpg?itok=R7XiT-g5","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250902-arts-humanities-and-education-building-healing-future-through-art-asus-bfa-art-therapy","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Herberger Institute","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mary Raha","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"510-672-0737","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/BlockParty_C.A.R.E.%20Hands-Brushes%20-%20Sarah%20Brazeal.jpg?itok=R7XiT-g5","image_alt":"Hands painting a large colorful canvas.","image_caption":"ASU students collaborate on a large canvas during the C.A.R.E. project, exploring art\u2019s role in wellness and community. 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But one concern that never changes is whether there\u2019s something more they could be doing to help their child succeed at school.As it turns out, there is \u2014 and they\u2019re probably already doing it.\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-07T08:49:46-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/07\/2025-8:49am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Ahead of the new school year, ASU Associate Professor Rufan Luo shares what she has found about how early learning experiences shape a child\u2019s language skills and school readiness.","teaser":"The start of every new school year brings new concerns for parents. But one concern that never changes is whether there\u2019s something more they could be doing to help their child succeed at school.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/boy%20reading.jpg?itok=Yyos1UVc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250807-arts-humanities-and-education-asu-researcher-encourages-parents-read-their-children-early","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"New College","contributor-contact-information-name":"Melissa Stroud","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/boy%20reading.jpg?itok=Yyos1UVc","image_alt":"A child reading a book titled \u0026quot;Animals Welcome\u0026quot; seated in front of a bookshelf.","image_caption":"Courtesy photo","related_story":"","news_units":"ASU Health|New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences","interests":"Education|Psychology","audiences":"Faculty|Community|Parents","locations":"West Valley campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Arts, humanities and education"}},{"node":{"nid":"106601","title":"ASU uncovers what helps children cope with divorce and conflict","body":"Separation and divorce are a reality for many American families.\u0026nbsp;\u201cHalf of all children experience the breakup of their parents\u2019 relationship before the age of 16,\u201d says Arizona State University Assistant Professor Karey O\u2019Hara.And while some children struggle with the emotional toll of family\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-05T14:56:36-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/05\/2025-2:56pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Separation and divorce are a reality for many American families \u2014\u00a0and while some children struggle with the emotional toll of family conflict, others show remarkable resilience. So what makes the difference? At ASU, researchers are working to answer that question through a groundbreaking, multiyear study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health.","teaser":"Separation and divorce are a reality for many American families.\u0026nbsp;","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/iStock-1004109302.jpg?itok=ljad8QCc","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250805-arts-humanities-and-education-asu-uncovers-what-helps-children-cope-divorce-and-conflict","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"New College","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mariana Lozovanu","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-08\/iStock-1004109302.jpg?itok=ljad8QCc","image_alt":"Person holding a clipboard talking to a mother, father and young child on a couch","image_caption":"iStock photo","related_story":"","news_units":"Reach Institute|Department of Psychology|New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences","interests":"Healthy Living|Psychology|Research","audiences":"Faculty|Graduate students|Parents","locations":"West Valley campus","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Arts, humanities and education"}},{"node":{"nid":"106248","title":"Study reveals impact of undiagnosed endometriosis on young women, girls","body":"A new study has uncovered the prevalence of undiagnosed endometriosis in young women and girls and its devastating impact.Endometriosis is a chronic disease where\u0026nbsp;tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the organ.\u0026nbsp;Symptoms are extensive and can be debilitating\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-01T16:23:44-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/01\/2025-4:23pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A new study has found that many young girls who have endometriosis \u2014\u00a0some as young as 8 years old \u2014 suffer for years before they are properly diagnosed and treated. The delays often cause devastating physical and mental effects.","teaser":"A new study has uncovered the prevalence of undiagnosed endometriosis in young women and girls and its devastating impact.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-06\/20250627%20Endometriosis%5B50%5D.jpg?itok=u34_u_7O","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250801-health-and-medicine-study-reveals-impact-undiagnosed-endometriosis-young-women","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-06\/20250627%20Endometriosis%5B50%5D.jpg?itok=u34_u_7O","image_alt":"Girl holding her stomach and talking to a doctor","image_caption":"ASU researchers found that many young women and girls who have endometriosis \u2014\u00a0some as young as 8 \u2014\u00a0are dismissed or misdiagnosed for years due to their age. 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Or is your laptop still squeezed in beside your toiletries in your travel bag?Vacations serve different purposes for different people, says\u0026nbsp;Michelle Shiota, a psychology professor at Arizona State\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-07-17T09:54:52-07:00\u0022\u003E07\/17\/2025-9:54am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU psychology professors share five tips to help you truly unwind and recharge yourself \u2014\u00a0not your electronics \u2014 this summer.","teaser":"When you tell yourself you are going to unplug on your summer vacation, do you really mean it? Or is your laptop still squeezed in beside your toiletries in your travel bag?","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-07\/iStock-1935590814.jpg?itok=AztfeX55","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250717-health-and-medicine-benefits-techfree-vacation","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Dolores Tropiano","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-07\/iStock-1935590814.jpg?itok=AztfeX55","image_alt":"A bag stuffed with beach items on the sand","image_caption":"iStock image","related_story":"","news_units":"Department of Psychology|The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences","interests":"Healthy Living|Psychology","audiences":"Faculty|Community","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 03 Good Health and Well-Being","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"Health and medicine"}}]}