FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

Don’t you hate it when she misses out on something fun or important?  We worry enough about our daughters’ social media generated FOMO (fear of missing out), but I think there’s a FOHMO (fear of HER missing out) that we parents have, even though we understand that...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

 I prefer the term “vigilant” over “paranoid,” but I worry about depression – a lot. With 3 daughters, it’s a personal worry. With thousands of female adolescent patients, it’s also a professional worry.  Why do I worry?  📌 It’s common. Among teens, 1 in 7 will...
Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

by Cara Reeves, PhD, Girlology's Director of Mental Wellness I admit it; I’m obsessed with the new Inside Out 2 movie. As a psychologist, I have to say that the creators (Dave Holstein, Kelsey Mann, Megan LeFauve) NAILED IT! The story gives a perfect depiction of the...