An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental HealthAn increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.
Why Do Narcissists Need Other People to Validate Them?Narcissistic personality disorder stems from unmet childhood needs, causing lifelong dependency on external validation.
Inside the Global Professional's MindBecoming a global professional demands a dynamic mindset and continuous reevaluation of one's identity in diverse cultural contexts.
In Praise of the Ancestors by Susan Elizabeth Ramirez (Book Review)The book challenges the notion that unlettered societies lack history, emphasizing the significance of oral traditions in identity formation.
When I was a kid, I moved every few months. Now that I'm a parent, I focus on creating stability for my family.Childhood frequent moving leads to challenges in forming self-identity and stability but also fosters adaptability and ease in making friends.
Goldberg: Tracing the unnerving changeability of JD VanceVance's constant search for father figures shaped his childhood and influenced his adult relationships, including his ideological alignment with strong male figures.
"10/27/03" by Photographer Ashley A. RossAshley A. Ross explores themes of black adolescence and identity formation through allegorical portraiture and personal memorabilia.
The transformative power of career exploration in shaping the Gen Z identityNavigating a new work environment involves figuring out one's identity and career exploration while setting boundaries and building healthy relationships.
Two Hours by Alba Arikha review an impassioned tale of how life pummels and reshapes usFamilies as the foundation of storytellingImpact of relationships and crushes on personal development
'Era of rights retractions': How abortion bans are changing young AmericansYoung people's identity formation is influenced by societal laws and policies, highlighted by the impact of abortion bans on adolescents in the post-Roe v. Wade era.