Only a few parts of Buddhism’s much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here’s how Buddhism changed when it migrated. By Pamela WinfieldAssociate Professor of Religious Studies Elon University Introduction In East…
After years of mental health struggles, Rianna Walcott decided to ask her GP for help. What happened next left her wondering whether racial bias is preventing Black women from accessing…
A new study teases out the different benefits of four kinds of meditation. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Many beginner meditators, myself included, start…
A new book unveils some ways to quiet your inner critic and combat social anxiety. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction When you don’t feel comfortable in social…
When work and life feel like they’re in conflict, we can set boundaries and take steps toward better work-life integration. By Dr. Leif HassFamily medicine doctor and hospitalist Introduction “So,…
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…
We can soothe and care for ourselves when there’s a painful gap between the way things are and the way we want them to be. By Dr. Beth KurlandClinical psychologist,…
Celebrated physician Gabor Maté on how our toxic culture is making us ill. By Travis LupickAuthor and award-winning journalist A typical American life in 2022 might include spending 50 hours a week…
Recent research and memoirs have a message: Ending bad marriages can dramatically improve women’s mental and even physical health. By Vicki LarsonLongtime award-winning journalist, author of Not Too Old for That:…
A new study finds that movies can offer children insights about life, and inspire them with moral beauty and heroism. By Dr. Rebecca de LeeuwAssistant professor of communication scienceRadboud University…
