For those who are finding the social distancing isolating, here are some lessons from ancient hermits, who often found joy in being alone. By Dr. Kim Haines-EitzenProfessor of Early Christianity Cornell University Introduction In today’s world, loneliness…
If you’re overworked, skipping gym and drinking too much – fret not. People had the same concerns some 2000 years ago. By Dr. Konstantine PanegyresMcKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow The University of Melbourne Introduction Many people today worry about…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Tattooing is a reclamation of my body, where I consensually welcome a wound as opposed to the ones that violently invaded my being, physical and otherwise. Tattooing is…
Insomnia is torture, literally, and getting enough sleep a modern obsession. Here’s why. By Dr. Philippa MartyrLecturer, Pharmacology, Women’s Health, School of Biomedical SciencesThe University of Western Australia Introduction French author Marie Darrieussecq writes in…
A philosopher explains how to learn from the stoicism of Roman philosophers to cope with present-day troubles. By Robert S. ColterAssociate Lecturer, PhilosophyUniversity of Wyoming Introduction Depression is on the rise. A study conducted by the World Health Organization found an…
This module provides an introduction and overview of the historical development of the science and practice of psychology in America. Ever-increasing specialization within the field often makes it difficult to…
Yoga means many things to many people. It’s a spiritual practice, a way to stay flexible, a meditation practice, a system of wellbeing, and even a form of therapy. By…
A scholar of yoga and meditation explains how yoga is part of humanity’s global heritage and what can be learned from its long and complex global history. By Dr. Jeremy David EngelsProfessor of Communication Arts and SciencesPenn…
Even the Victorians knew the powerful effect music has on mental health. By Dr. Rosemary GoldingSenior Lecturer in MusicThe Open University Introduction Music has a powerful effect on the listener. It is linked to better mental health, and it…
‘Mindfulness’ has become a household word, standing for inner peace, wellbeing, and cutting-edge healthcare. By Dr. Matthew DrageArtist, writer and PhD student Introduction “Well I think it’s disgraceful! You tell…
A new history tells of the Romantic rebels who first sampled psychoactive substances. By Dr. Nick HaslamProfessor of PsychologyThe University of Melbourne Introduction There is a delirious moment in the 1988 documentary Cane Toads: An Unnatural History when…
St. Ignatius, developed a method of discernment that can be useful even to those who are not religious. By Dr. Annmarie CañoProfessor of PsychologyGonzaga University Introduction Decision-making is a complex process. As individuals, working through our daily…
Many in the Western world lack the explicit mourning rituals that help people deal with loss. By Dr. Daniel WojcikProfessor, English and Folklore StudiesUniversity of Oregon By Robert DoblerLecturer of FolkloreIndiana University…
Day of the Dead rituals help people connect with their ancestors, which the Aztecs believed was key to well-being. By Dr. Lynn Sebastian PurcellAssociate Professor of PhilosophyState University of New York Cortland Introduction Growing up in the…
For medieval cultures, the dying process and death itself was a ‘transition,’ not a rupture. By Dr. Ashby KinchProfessor of English University of Montana Introduction In the Halloween season, American culture briefly participates in an ancient…
