Examining “Parasocial Relationships”
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Now Mental Health Check to discuss what it means to be in a Parasocial Relationship and the positive and negative effects of this.
Mental Health Improvement is Top New Year’s Resolution for Gen Z
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Now to discuss a new study by Forbes that shows mental health improvement is a top new year's resolution for Generation Z.
The Promise and Failure of Online Therapy – NBC News Now
As demand for mental health services surges, treatment falls short. Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Now to discuss the rise of online therapy and how this is both an amazing and worrisome option for mental health services.
Rising Drug Overdose Deaths Lower U.S. Life Expectancy – NBC News Now
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein was featured on NBC News Now, where she discusses how the U.S. life expectancy has hit its lowest levels since 1996, largely due to drug overdoses.
Setting Boundaries is Important in Self-Care – NBC News Daily
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Daily to talk about how setting healthy boundaries can help people feel safe and avoid unnecessary conflict, for both kids and adults.
Talking to Kids About Losing – NBC News Daily
Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins NBC News Daily to talk about how you can talk to your kids about losing and how you can teach them how to cope with failure.
“NO”vember—A Time to Start Saying “No”
November is all about the word “NO.” It is often challenging to set limits, create boundaries and say no when necessary. This month, the focus is to practice saying no when needed.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Every 11 seconds someone dies by suicide. For every completed suicide, there are approximately 25 attempts. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 15-24 year olds. 1 in every 60 Americans is a survivor of suicide loss.
Why You Need to Validate Your Children – and How to Do It
It’s important to be understanding of how your kids feel–even when you don’t get it. As parents, we have all been in the situation where we don’t understand why our child is losing it over something that seems so minor. Here's how to recognize their feelings.
Change is the Only Constant
The past year+ has been full of changes for all of us, with a ton of uncertainty tossed on top. One thing I know—change is the only constant and it's happening ALL the time. And, it can really trigger our anxiety.