Aaron Norton, PhD, LMHC, LMFT

11/14/2025

Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others https://loom.ly/nl2n_r4

Women often see their choice of school as a reflection of whether they are good moms, while parents of color feel pressure to find a racially inclusive school.

11/12/2025

No clear evidence of Autism-Tylenol link, major review concludes https://loom.ly/FsBsrYg

Family genetics and environment, rather than acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy, may explain earlier reported links to autism, a comprehensive new review shows.

11/11/2025

How to tolerate annoying things https://loom.ly/aVd0s4k

Hassles are part of life, but the way we react often makes them worse. ACT skills can help you handle them with greater ease

11/11/2025

Teens who use cannabis before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds https://loom.ly/tSMaVYU

Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

11/11/2025

Sharing positive emotions with a partner is good for health, study says https://loom.ly/H4g7Vm0

Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people's health, lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11/11/2025

Honoring the courage and sacrifice of our veterans on this Veterans Day.

11/11/2025

62% of U.S. adults report societal division as a significant source of stress in their lives https://loom.ly/65QOd3U

Survey suggests that years of societal division may be taking a toll

11/06/2025

Large-scale study finds strong relationship between childhood relationships (especially with mothers) and adult relationships https://loom.ly/3SQsA6Q

A large new study reveals how early relationships with parents and friends influence how we relate to those closest to us in adulthood

11/05/2025

How virtual reality is helping Fort Worth patients practice staying sober

Fort Worth patients are using VR to simulate settings where they might be tempted to drink or do drugs.

11/05/2025

5,000 steps a day may slow disease progression in early Alzheimer's Disease https://loom.ly/C510HyA

Taking 5000+ steps daily may slow tau accumulation and cognitive decline in adults with early Alzheimer’s disease, new data show.

11/04/2025

California bans AI chatbots from posing as licensed healthcare providers https://loom.ly/tkyE1ms

The new law prohibits chatbots from using titles like ‘doctor’ or ‘therapist’ when interacting with consumers.

11/04/2025

Should postpartum psychosis be a separate disorder? https://loom.ly/1ozPg4E

A diagnostic distinction for postpartum psychosis in the DSM will improve detection, treatment, and prevention, an expert panel says.