Editor and contributing writer for Verywell Mind.

Kendra Cherry, MS, is an author and educator with more than 15 of years experience helping students make sense of psychology. She is the author of the "Everything Psychology Book (2nd Edition)" and she has published thousands of articles on diverse topics in psychology including mental health, personality, social behavior, child therapy, intelligence, research methods, and much more.

As a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, Kendra utilized behavioral, cognitive, and socialization strategies to help her young clients cope with family relationships, peer interactions, aggression, social skills, and academic difficulties. Her work has been referenced by numerous media outlets and publications including The New York Times, CNN, Psychology Today, The Telegraph, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, and The Guardian.

She is also the founder of Explore Psychology, an educational website that offers study guides and resources for psychology students.
Education

Kendra Cherry has a Master of Science in education from Boise State University with a primary research interest in educational psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Idaho State University with additional coursework in substance use and case management.