Charlie Trepany

It's been a busy summer at @USATODAY @usatodaylife! Here are some fun highlights 🧵:

Hello! Are you a member of Gen Z? Has the political divide between Gen Z men and women impacted your dating life at all? If so, I'd love to interview you for an article for @usatodaylife ! You can DM me here or email me at ctrepany@usatoday.com

fascinating read from @CTrepany: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Maisa was 14. She loved looking at stars at night. She loved to climb trees. She also, her mother believes, was autistic, but mental health professionals missed this. Now, her mom is sounding an alarm. usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Youth suicide is on the rise. For kids with autism, the risk is even higher. Anthony was one of those kids. Here's what his parents want you to know: usatoday.com/story/life/hea… #SuicidePrevention

Thank you so much @idahoos for the kind words and for sharing your insight and story with me for this piece. It's such an important topic, and I'm so grateful for your bravery and openness.

Is there a secret to getting anyone to flirt with you? This TikToker says yes - and dating experts say she's not totally wrong. usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Have you heard of #rejectiontherapy? It's going on viral on TikTok, where people are documenting themselves doing wild things to get rejected and build their confidence. One person I interviewed did it and almost got into Harvard as a result: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Malibu is a haven for people seeking rehabilitation and addiction treatment. Now, much of it has gone up in flames, due to the Los Angeles wildfires. usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Is it possible to get ripped in a fraction of the time it normally takes? That's what #EMS training promises - you only need to zap your muscles with electricity to do so. Tom Holland, Chrissy Teigen and Kendall Jenner have all done EMS, or electrical muscle stimulation, workouts, so I tried one too. Here's how it went: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

"Suicide can sometimes seem mysterious. It doesn't have a set timeline. It isn't linear. No matter what, it leaves loved ones struggling to piece together where things went wrong." Story by @CTrepany: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Have you experienced ‘bright siding’? You need to know about this type of gaslighting! So thankful to have provided insights for this recent @usatodaylife article along with @DoctorRamani! Shoutout to @CTrepany for raising awareness for narcissistic abuse survivors!

Do you also find horror movies and haunted houses weirdly relaxing? Or is it just me? I spoke to mental health experts to find out why. My #Halloween contribution to @USATODAY @usatodaylife, here: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Plastic surgeries and other cosmetic treatments keep getting more and more sophisticated. Have we entered the "undetectable era"? @USATODAY @usatodaylife usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

He ended his first date with her in under two minutes. Now she's going viral. I interviewed the woman who went on the viral "shortest first date ever" for @USATODAY @usatodaylife. Here's what her experience reveals about what modern dating has come to. usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

What does it take to get the body of a #Marvel superhero? I worked out with Jason Walsh, a strength and conditioning coach who's been in the business of turning actors into action stars for about two decades, to find out. Here's what I learned: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

In Boone, North Carolina, mountain moms stay connected via Facebook groups. They used to post about stroller-friendly hikes and kid-friendly breweries; now, after #HurricaneHelene, they're using the groups to come to each other's rescue: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Following #HurricaneHelene, I've jumped on covering how local communities are grappling with the devastation for @USATODAY @usatodaylife: In Asheville, North Carolina, the wellness community has a deep history. Now, many don't know what's next: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

People are 'microdosing' #Ozempic and other weight-loss medication. Is it a good idea? I spoke to experts for @USATODAY @usatodaylife, and here's what they think: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

I wrote another story about suicide for @USATODAY @usatodaylife and a parent's mission to make a difference. If you or a loved one needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. @988Lifeline usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Plus what I learned at @missamychan's dating boot camp: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

@DanaTaylorMix @USATODAY And why speed dating is making a comeback: usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Frustrated by dating apps? Believe me, I get it. I sat down with @danataylormix on @USATODAY's The Excerpt to talk about all the unusual ways daters are trying to meet *in the wild*, as well my own experiences at these events. Here's what I've learned: youtube.com/watch?v=A4nZnZ…