Archive - The Coddling of the American Mind Movie

January 2025

The Joys of Being a "Yes Man"

The goofy Jim Carrey movie tells an important story about anxiety and happiness

Jan 31 •

Open Thread! What Advice Would You Give Gen Alpha About College?

Go? Don’t go? It’s complicated?

Jan 29 •

Three Pieces of Advice for the Mom of a Scared Fourth Grader

Here's what often diffuses fear

Jan 28 •

Too Anxious to Finish Their Assignments on Time

How colleges use “accommodation letters” to coddle students

Jan 27 •

The Illusion of a Cultural Shift

Some things are looking up, but America has changed less than you think

Jan 24 •

Anxious College Students are Eating Alone in Their Rooms

Here's a potential solution

Jan 22 •

From Resumes to Personal Narratives: When Identity Takes Center Stage on LinkedIn

Many users now describe themselves as “neurodivergent”

Jan 21 •

Sound Off on the Return of Trump!

What are your hopes and fears for the sequel?

Jan 20 •

Sometimes Being an Adult Means Hating Your Job

Five reasons to say yes to an opportunity you’re not wild about

Jan 17 •

Trauma Everywhere: How Schools' Mental Health Programs Promote Fragility

An infantilizing, feelings-focused culture

Jan 15 •

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