What is only-child syndrome? Traits, causes, and whether it’s real by Hannah DeWitt | Jul 31, 2025 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics, Parenting “Only-child syndrome” is a popular but controversial term used to describe a set of traits or characteristics thought to be common in children who grow up without siblings. These traits, often painted in a negative light, can include selfishness, loneliness, introversion, difficulty sharing, and an overdeveloped sense of independence. However,…
What is social wellness, and what is its impact? The importance of social wellness and how to improve it by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Jul 20, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships When it comes to the topic of health, physical health tends to be the focus. However, your mental and social health are just as important to your overall health and livelihood, and are even tied to your physical health. Social wellness is a term used to describe the quality level…
Are introverts thriving during quarantine? Not necessarily—and here’s why by Beth Ellwood | Dec 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health Topics, Personality Since the spring of 2020, the way we socialize has been turned on its head. Social distancing has drastically cut down our interactions with each other, and there has been great discussion about how the pandemic may be affecting our mental health. But there’s one group of people no one…