Plant parents will be pleased to know just how beneficial houseplants can be for your health. By Dr. Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-PuiWellbeing Postdoctoral Fellow with the Royal Horticultural Society University of Sheffield For those of us without access to…
Distracted by daydreams for up to ten hours a day, Laura Grace Simpkins became desperate to understand more and, ultimately, stop. She discovered burgeoning research into “maladaptive daydreaming”, and communities…
In this excerpt, author Misty Pratt explores emerging research—and her own experience—that suggests remedies like park prescriptions may be as key to mental and physical health as diet, exercise, and sleep.…
Learning to be resilient can help you cope with failure and get past setbacks more quickly in the future. By Lowri Dowthwaite-WalshSenior Lecturer in Psychological InterventionsUniversity of Central Lancashire Introduction Failure may be an inevitable part of life, but…
Studies show that contact with nature reduces the activity of the amygdala, a region of the brain linked to intense emotions, stress and anxiety. By Dr. José A. Morales GarcíaNeurobiologist on the Department of Cellular BiologyUniversidad Complutense…
Four scientific strategies for an emotionally authentic holiday season. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director Whoever wrote “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” never…
It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier. By Dr. Simon SherryClinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Dalhousie…
This is the moment of truth. John’s story is no longer trapped in the clinical pages of a case file. ‘I’ve lost everything,’ he says. ‘I might as well be dead.’ By Simon BrattMental Health Social…
If you think you have ADHD, getting a diagnosis can be a long, frustrating and often expensive process. But it can give you access to treatments and change how you see yourself. By Dr. Tamara MayPsychologist and Research Associate in the Department of…
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle. By Dr. Bryan CochranProfessor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training University of Montana Introduction The percentage of Americans seeking mental…
