This led us to consider ways to integrate disconnection periods into higher education pedagogy. We invited students to take part in a “digital fast”, a month-long break from non-essential DT ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In this age of pervasive alienation and loneliness, it is worth remembering the root of all human connection and the template for human love: that is, the mother-child dyad. That connection begins in ...

Abuse is perpetrated by people whether or not they have a psychological disorder, but some disorders have abusive behaviours at their core. Narcissistic abuse involves a range of tactics designed to ...

In a world that is more connected than ever, a silent epidemic is taking its toll. Overall, 1 in 3 US adults report chronic loneliness — a condition so detrimental that it rivals smoking and obesity ...