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How To Have A Real Talk About Fake Pills

Join me and a coalition of expert speakers at these free National Fentanyl Awareness Day events

Apr 25 •

Christopher Pepper

Doechii Launches "Anxiety Is Watching Me" Mental Health Site

One of this year's biggest songs is helping people find support. PLUS: How much protein do you really need? Find out what the science says.

Apr 20 •

Christopher Pepper

No, Don't Show "Adolescence" In Schools

A masculinity researcher is worried that our rush to respond to the Netflix series may produce unexpected consequences

Apr 16

How To Talk To Teens About Food Without Triggering Eating Disorders

Is it possible to teach about food and nutrition without making people feel bad about themselves or what they eat?

Apr 11 •

Christopher Pepper

Men’s Weed Habits May Be Messing With Their Sperm

New information on cannabis and semen. PLUS: Why the creator of "Adolescence" wishes he could unsee some of the incel content he found in his research

Apr 6 •

Christopher Pepper

I Asked Two Teenagers To Speak On A Giant Stage

Here's what happened next

Apr 3 •

Christopher Pepper

March 2025

Should "Everyone Is Welcome Here" Posters Be Banned From Schools?

A teacher fights for the right to put up a sign. PLUS: A new study show how everyday discrimination hurts mental health, and Utah prohibits fluoride in…

Mar 30

How To Talk To Teens About "Adolescence"

The Netflix show is an artistic triumph and an enormous hit. It's stirred up lots of discussions about violence, teenage boys, and online misogyny.

Mar 27 •

Christopher Pepper

I'm Speaking In Some Incredible Spaces, And You're Invited to Join Me

I have lots of panels and presentations coming up, and it would be so great to see you there!

Mar 20 •

Christopher Pepper

Galaxy Gas Gets An FDA Warning

Teen are inhaling flavored nitrous oxide and worrying health officials. PLUS: Andrew Tate gets pulled from Spotify, and "Adolescence" is lauded as great…

Mar 16 •

Christopher Pepper

Yes, Teens Need To Practice Putting On Condoms

This hands-on lesson may not happen at school, but it should happen

Mar 13 •

Christopher Pepper

More Teens Than You Think Have Been ‘Deepfake’ Targets

AI porn targeting teens is alarmingly common. PLUS: The growing risk to American scientific research, and a feminist mom asks "how do we raise good…

Mar 9 •

Christopher Pepper

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