For a Healthier Society, Ditch the Myth of Normal
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…
When Is Divorce Good for Women?
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:…
How Movies Can Help Children Find Meaning in Life
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…
Dreaming may have Evolved as a Strategy for co-Operative Survival
Dreaming differs across cultures, and these differences may hold the clue to how and why dreaming evolved for humans and other species. By Dr. David SamsonAssociate Professor, AnthropologyUniversity of Toronto Introduction Have you ever woken from a dream, emotionally laden with…
People with Depression use Language Differently – here’s how to spot it
New research shows that people with depression use words such as ‘always’, ‘nothing’ or ‘completely’ more often than others. By Mohammed Al-MosaiwiPhD Candidate in Psychology University of Reading Introduction From the way you move and sleep,…
Why Diversity in Nature Could be the key to Mental Wellbeing
Protect wildlife to promote better mental health. By Dr. Andrea MechelliProfessor of Early Intervention in Mental Health King’s College London Introduction By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our…
Four Habits of Happy People – as Recommended by a Psychologist
The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice. By Lowri Dowthwaite-WalshSenior Lecturer in Psychological InterventionsUniversity of Central Lancashire Introduction What makes you happy? Maybe…
Why you Shouldn’t want to Always be Happy
The positive psychology movement led to hundreds of studies dedicated to improving human happiness. So why has nothing changed? By Dr. Frank T. McAndrewCornelia H. Dudley Professor of PsychologyKnox College Introduction In the 1990s, a psychologist named Martin…
Eating Disorders are Deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be done About it
The mortality rate of people with eating disorders is six times higher than the general population, and they are five times more likely to attempt suicide. However, few people seek treatment. By Dr. Simon SherryClinical Psychologist and Professor in…
How to Keep Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Relationships
Research suggests ways to manage your smartphone use so you stay connected to the people around you. By Dr. Tchiki DavisWriter, program creator, and well-being expert Introduction By 2016, 77 percent…
