Diana Divecha

3 weeks ago | edweek.org | Marc Brackett |Robin Stern |Diana Divecha

As psychologists, we can assure you that Netflix’s hit miniseries “Adolescence” isn’t really about adolescence. Despite its title, the show is not a guide to raising or educating teenagers. It’s a gripping crime drama set in a middle school, where peer bullying contributes to a tragic murder. While crime dramas typically center on identifying a murderer, “Adolescence” poses a deeper question: Who is responsible for raising and protecting our children? The answers are complex.

Jul 10, 2023 | greatergood.berkeley.edu | Diana Divecha

Coming of age in the pandemic has been rough on a generation of teens. Many forces converged with normal developmental processes to create a perfect psychological storm: pre-existing mental health crisis, intrusive social media, political polarization and instability, and real existential threats like gun violence and climate change.

Apr 18, 2023 | greatergood.berkeley.edu | Diana Divecha

Children’s love relationships can be challenging for their parents, writes Terri Orbuch in her new book, Secrets to Surviving Your Children’s Love Relationships: A Guide for Parents. Terri Orbuch, Distinguished Professor at Oakland University in Michigan.