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…
Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short. By Dr. Leanne NieforthAssistant ProfessorPurdue University By Dr. Marguerite…
Both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations. But one can be debilitating. By Dr. Kayla SteelePostdoctoral research fellow and clinical psychologist UNSW Sydney By Dr. Jill NewbyProfessor, NHMRC Emerging Leader & Clinical PsychologistUNSW…
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I love trees and am not immune to…
Green growing things heal us in surprising ways. Communities are trying to bring plant life to areas that lack it. By Natalie Slivinski Introduction In some of my earliest memories,…
