by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Mentally ill characters stir excitement. Tight, vivid portrayals of characters struggling with mental illness foster empathy. The major depression of Esther Greenwood in The Bell Jar,… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. On most clear nights, I look up at the stars and feel a sense of awe and wonder contemplating the vast distance and mystery of outer… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. In our last interview, The Power of Play, Part 1, Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow described the importance of play, throughout the lifespan, for optimal brain health. Dr.… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. When we engage in play activities, our brain establishes healthy patterns of development and adaptation from the first time we play peek-a-boo, to adult games like… read more →