Can You Use Marie Kondo’s Tidying Method on People?
Research shows the human brain can only handle a certain number of social relationships. So why don’t I spend my time on the ones that matter the most? By Neha GajwaniEntrepreneur…
How to Survive the End of a Friendship
Breakups happen to friends, too. Here’s how to find closure, while preserving your heart and dignity. By Aimée La FountainGreater New York-based journalist and freelance writer Introduction As life gets busier…
Being an Only Child Doesn’t Affect Your Development – Family Background Matters More
Only children’s cognitive development by age 11 is more affected by things like their parents’ relationship and wealth than whether they have brothers and sisters. By Dr. Alice GoisisAssociate Professor of Demography and Deputy Research Director in the…
A Short History of Insomnia and how we Became Obsessed with Sleep
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…
Picturing Mental Health
Over six years, Ron Hampshire produced a series of works at the art studio in Netherne psychiatric hospital. Do these artworks reflect the improvement in his mental health over that…
Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here’s what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives. By Dr. Everett L. Worthington Jr.Commonwealth Professor EmeritusVirginia Commonwealth University Introduction If you had experienced a…
How to Relieve Stress
Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives. By Dr. Robert M. SapolskyProfessor of Biological Sciences and…
Understanding Sleep Paralysis: a Terrifying but Unique State of Consciousness
Sleep paralysis is an enigmatic, terrifying condition in which the mind is awake but the body is asleep. But how much do we actually know about it? By Dr. Dan DenisMarie Skłodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow University of York Introduction “I awake in bed ……
Can Mindfulness Help Treat PTSD?
According to a new study, adding mindfulness to traditional therapy could be beneficial for soldiers with PTSD. By Adam HoffmanGreater Good editorial assistant Soldiers who return home in casts and caskets…
Can Mindfulness Help When You’re Depressed?
A new book explores how different mindfulness practices can change our relationship with depression. By Deborah YipMedical student at the University of California, San Francisco Introduction For many people, depression…
