Writing

I’ve written for dozens of digital publications, including the American Psychological Association, Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Parents, Romper, Verywell Mind, and WIRED. You can find some of my favorite articles below or click here to browse them all.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

What To Expect When You’re Expecting The Worst

People who have lost pregnancies often emotionally distance themselves when they become pregnant again. But is that healthy?

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What To Expect When You're Expecting The Worst for the New York Times by Emily P.G. Erickson

THE DISPATCH

What RFK Jr. Gets Wrong About Autism

Here’s how Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about autism stack up with the latest scientific evidence.

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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Making Healthy Habits Life-Proof

A chapter in the 2024 AVA Digital Awards Gold Winning e-booklet, Helping Ourselves: Self-Care for Psychologists.

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Helping Ourselves: Self-Care for Psychologists

EVERYDAY HEALTH

7 Tips for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Kid

You make it a priority to look after your child’s physical health, but what about their mental health? Psychologists say you have a big impact on that, too.

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EVERYDAY HEALTH

Is Social Media Safe for Kids, Teens? 11 Things Parents and Other Caregivers Should Know

Recent advisories from both the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the American Psychological Association call on stakeholders other than parents to help solve the problem.

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Is Social Media Safe for Kids, Teens? 11 Things Parents and Other Caregivers Should Know for Everyday Health by Emily P.G. Erickson

EVERYDAY HEALTH

All About Sadness: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get Help

Sadness can be a challenging emotion to cope with, but the goal isn’t to avoid it altogether, according to psychologists.

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All About Sadness: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get Help for Everyday Health by Emily P.G. Erickson

ROMPER

Neurodiversity Therapists Share 10 Tried & True Strategies For All Types Of Kids

The same strategies that help neurodiverse children cope with everyday stimuli can also help kids of all types feel safe and regulated.

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