Dr. John Duffy

09/03/2025

You’ve likely heard the awful story about the teenage boy who was recently offered a su***de tutorial from an OpenAI ChatBot. Protecting our kids from this material seems like an endless uphill battle. Here are some thoughts on what we can do. Today’s Substack.

TW: Please be aware that some of the following content involves su***de and suicidal ideation.

08/27/2025

So a recent Gallup poll shows we’re drinking significantly less. Here are some thoughts from a lifelong non-drinker on why that may not be the best news. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

08/27/2025

So a recent Gallup poll shows we’re drinking significantly less. Here are some thoughts from a lifelong non-drinker on why that may not be the best news. Today’s Substack.

The hidden implications in the drop in alcohol consumption

08/20/2025

Every year, some dicey issues arise when it’s time to return to school. If you have a high schooler, this primer is for you. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

08/20/2025

Every year, some dicey issues arise when it’s time to return to school. If you have a high schooler, this primer is for you. Today’s Substack.

A number of my colleagues are writing articles and appearing on television segments these past few weeks to help prepare families for the upcoming school year.

08/15/2025

From yesterday’s Daytime Chicago segment, some thoughts for families on transitioning into the school year maximizing potential for success and thriving, however you and your family define them. Link in bio.

08/15/2025

From yesterday’s Daytime Chicago segment, some thoughts for families on transitioning into the school year maximizing potential for success and thriving, however you and your family define them.

Every year the back to school season feels a little more stressful than the last. Parents often feel they have to walk this line between pushing their kids too hard versus not pushing them enough. …

08/14/2025

I’ll be talking new back-to-school stressors and how to help mitigate them. Tune in to Daytime Chicago this morning at 10.

08/13/2025

I watched the new Billy Joel documentary recently, and it vividly reminded me of the awesome, terrifying power of fatherhood. Today’s Substack.

The terrifying, magnificent power of fatherhood

08/06/2025

I’m hearing from my clients that the state of dating, romance and intimate connections is dire. The causes are complicated, and differ by gender. Here are some thoughts on why this issue is so important, and how we might help. Today’s Substack.

Heterofatalism: a term describing a pessimistic or resigned attitude towards heterosexual relationships, often characterized by a sense of inevitability of disappointment or failure in such relationships.

08/06/2025

I’m hearing from my clients that the state of dating, romance and intimate connections is dire. The causes are complicated, and differ by gender. Here are some thoughts on why this issue is so important, and how we might help. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

08/03/2025

Browsing comments, I see a lot of people rankled by this decision. But I love it, and here’s why: it normalizes mental health care for kids, early in their lives . By making it a regular part of their lives, no single child is othered. But just as important, any child who may be experiencing a difficult time can seek help without stigma. It’s rougher out there for them than it was for us. This should be the norm from here forward.

Students in Illinois will soon have to get mental health screenings alongside annual vision and hearing exams.