Evan Rachel Wood’s statement was a remarkable and rare disclosure given that most survivors never report abuse, let alone name their perpetrators.
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‘I have cried. I have begged. I have yelled’: Couples clash over COVID
As the nation wages war against COVID-19, many women are fighting their own private battles with male partners at home.
Goodbye heels, hello ‘lady-stache’: Many women ditch beauty routines for good
The pandemic sharpened the divide between our public lives and our private selves, giving women space to examine what they do to their bodies and why.
Kamala Harris’ inauguration is a milestone moment: ‘To say I’m on edge is an understatement’
Kamala Harris’ ascension marks a pivotal moment in history. Young women say her inauguration may finally allow them to savor what has been won.
Am I OK? How to do a mental health check
People are often told to check in with others when they notice someone struggling. But what about checking in with yourself?
Anyone can fall for ‘fake news,’ conspiracy theories: The psychology of misinformation
Violence at the Capitol showed the dangerous consequences of false information. Experts offer tips for how to guard against “fake news.”
‘She couldn’t get out of bed’: Why watching Capitol riot was ‘triggering’ for some women
Experts say demonstrations of white masculinity have mental health impacts on everyone, especially women, and can create stress, anxiety and trauma.
How to persuade someone to take the COVID-19 vaccine
There are techniques all of us can use to encourage people in our social networks to trust the COVID-19 vaccine.
As COVID surges, Americans remain divided on the threat. What will it take to bring them together?
Republicans, who tend to downplay the virus and see it as inevitable, and Democrats, who see it as a controllable threat, live in different realities.