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    Photo of Latin teenager sitting on the ground who looks sad and distressed.
    Substance Abuse

    Pope Leo XIV Addresses Teenage Addiction in Latin America

    In a public address, Pope Leo XIV talks about teenage addiction without mentioning the Catholic Church’s contribution to the problem.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Cover of the pamphlet, "Healthy Ways to Manage Stress and Live Well," by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    Stress

    The Origins of Addiction: Toxic Stress

    A 2012 policy statement from the AAP sounded the alarm about “toxic stress” leading to “maladaptive coping patterns.”

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a father playing with a baby.
    Mental Health

    Building Emotional Resilience in Children

    Strategies for building emotional resilience in children from birth to adolescence.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe