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The psychology behind sports fandom

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The psychology behind social media

Dr. Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center, explains the role of social media in society, news, and relationships.

Seeking Mental Health Services For Children, Parents Can Face a Maze

Mental health services in Arizona have been cut dramatically over the past several years. But for children who need mental health care, it’s not always a lack of funding that’s the problem. Parents face different approaches to treatment, bureaucratic hurdles, and a lack of readily available information.

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