Rebecca Ruiz
Rebecca Ruiz is a Senior Features Writer at Mashable. She frequently covers mental health, science, parenting, and politics for Mashable's Social Good coverage. She has also reported on gender and equality for the site. Prior to Mashable, Rebecca was a staff writer, reporter, and editor at NBC News Digital, special reports project director at The American Prospect, and staff writer at Forbes. Rebecca has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and a Master's in Journalism from U.C. Berkeley. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, watching movie trailers, traveling to places where she can't get cell service, and hiking with her border collie.
By Rebecca Ruiz
AirTag odyssey: One woman's lost luggage journey goes viral
What happens when your suitcase goes to an apartment complex, and McDonald's, without you? One United passenger's strange tale.
By Rebecca Ruiz
3 things I learned after meditating for 100 weeks straight
What happens when you make meditation a real habit.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The best mental health books of 2022
These books will help you get smart about the social-media discourse on mental health.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New Minecraft server helps grieving kids feel less alone
ExperienceCraft created a compassionate space for kids to have fun together.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What to know about new research on screen time and kids' mental health
While some screen use may be problematic, practical tips can help you manage the risks.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Troubleshooting the mystery of post-COVID insomnia with a sleep tracker
Could an Oura ring help put an end to my COVID sleep struggles?
By Rebecca Ruiz
When virtual reality meets psychedelic therapy
Can virtual reality help people process what happened on their trip?
By Rebecca Ruiz
6 free gratitude meditations to help you get grounded
Take a break from the chaos with these guided meditation tracks.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to know if breathwork is right for you
Breathwork tutorials are popular on social media, but experts say beginners should be cautious.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What you never see in 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me'
The intimate documentary shows Gomez in crisis, and yes, her revival, but not much of what happens in between.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Mental health PSA perfectly captures the harm of 'good vibes' thinking
Seize the Awkward PSA shows why pretending everything is OK doesn't work.
By Rebecca Ruiz
5 social-emotional skills for parents
SEL skills aren't just for kids. Parents need them, too.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Petition: Instagram must address bullying of kids through gossip accounts
"All of this goes against Meta's own standards."
By Rebecca Ruiz
4 ways to help girls thrive online
Parents can make a big difference by using these strategies.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to ask a teen if they're feeling suicidal
These questions can quickly determine if a young person is in need of help.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Apple Watch needs a sick-day function
Worried about that streak? Your smartwatch shouldn't penalize you when rest is necessary.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why suicide loss stories on TV matter: What 'The Bear' and 'Reservation Dogs' got right
These critically-acclaimed shows represent suicide loss authentically.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What to do if your child mentions a 'back-to-school necklace'
Signs that a teen is worried about going back to school include this phrase.
By Rebecca Ruiz
When COVID finally came for me, meditating made a huge difference
Coping with COVID can be easier thanks to mindfulness meditation.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Sesame Place to hold diversity training after videos show black girls, others snubbed
After accusations of racial bias, Sesame Place launches new efforts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
988 hotline launches with a simple number for getting help during a mental health crisis
The hotline is meant to provide a mental health response to people in crisis.
By Rebecca Ruiz
'Stranger Things' and the power of being seen
The show is full of horror and gore. It also contains a heartfelt message about acceptance.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill turned students into activists
Becoming a young, queer activist when your rights are on the line.
By Rebecca Ruiz
What losing abortion rights will mean for people's mental health
"This is fundamentally a loss of bodily autonomy, which is not good for people's mental health."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Worried about your kid's screen time? Your parenting style may make things worse.
New research suggests that too many restrictions backfire.
By Rebecca Ruiz
