Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever. By Dr. Laura E. KnouseAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Richmond Introduction When I was a child in the 1980s, the people I knew with…
Music can be used in medical and psychological treatment with surprising – and real – results. By Dr. Kathleen HowlandProfessor of Music TherapyBerklee College of Music When I was a child,…
Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more threatening way. By Dr. Adam HeenanPhD Candidate in Clinical PsychologyQueen’s University, Ontario Introduction Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more…
Can the brain’s conscious mechanisms exert a significant influence on the body’s autonomic functions? New research suggests yes. By Vaibhav DiwadkarProfessor of PsychiatryWayne State University By Dr. Otto MuzikProfessor of Pediatrics and RadiologyWayne State University Introduction…
laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture…
How to harness psychology for the common good. By Dr. Paul A.M. van LangeProfessor of PsychologyVrije Universiteit at Amsterdam, The Netherlands By Dr. David G. RandProfessor of Management Science and…
Empathy is a skill that can be learned and enhanced. By Katherine EllisonJournalist and Author Introduction A tortoise lies on its back, legs waving in distress, until a second tortoise…
More than just a distraction, mind-wandering (and its cousin, daydreaming) may help us prepare for the future. By Tim VernimmenScience Journalist When psychologist Jonathan Smallwood set out to study mind-wandering…
By Matthieu RicardBuddhist Monk, Humanitarian, Author and Photographer Introduction After 2,000 years of practice, Buddhist monks know that one secret to happiness is to put your mind to it. What…
Pleasure is neither a commodity nor a reward. It’s a foundational human need. By adrienne maree brownWriter and Editor Introduction Feeling good is not frivolous, it is a measure of…
