New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren’t more people aware of that? By Dr. Jonathan RottenbergProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of South…
Most of us are intimately familiar with anxiety. We experience it as we walk towards the room to where our job interview is held. By Dr. Lynne HarrisProfessor of Psychological Sciences, School of…
Survivors discover surprising benefits in the process of healing from a traumatic event. By Dr. Michaela HaasSolutions journalist and the author of Bouncing Forward: The Art and Science of Cultivating Resilience (Atria).…
Four primary solutions to address the specific needs of survivors with disabilities. By Angela KimDisabled Korean American writer Introduction discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an…
Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can help you do well in school or at work. It might even make you better-looking. By Dr. Dana McMakinAssociate Professor of Psychology Florida International University Just like eating,…
Our free, one-week, online Big Joy program seems to help people feel happier, improve their relationships, and sleep better. By Dr. Darwin A. GuevarraPostdoctoral scholarUniversity of California, San Francisco Life…
People respond to trauma in different ways, with some people experiencing post-traumatic growth. By Dr. Alix WoolardSenior ResearcherTelethon Kids Institute Introduction Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma…
In his new book, John Corey Whaley tackles the subject of mental illness and challenges stigmas that keep many teen boys from seeking help with depression and anxiety. By s.e. smithNorthern…
Millions of women felt insulted by Donald Trump’s language toward women. Others overlooked it, seeing the female candidate as flawed. Here’s why this might suggest a growing health crisis for women. By Dr. Joan M. CookProfessor Yale School…
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction? By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North…
