A new survey found that many people avoid college due to stress. A course design expert says it doesn’t have to be that way. By Dr. Nichole BartaAssociate Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Management Gonzaga University Introduction 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…
Dreams help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events. Repetitive content may represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate difficult experiences. By Claudia Picard-DelandPhD candidate in neuroscience Université de Montréal…
We can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are healthy ways to deal with it and move on. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By Dr. Susan J. ThomasAssociate professor in Mental Health and Behavioural Science University of…
There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues. By Dr. Kristina ScharpAssociate professor, Department of Communication University of Washington Introduction Holidays are often a time of strengthening…
Stress can serve as both a barrier and a motivator to purpose development in youth of color. By Dr. Amy L. EvaAssociate education director at the Greater Good Science Center…
So you’ve spent all that time and money to plan a vacation, but what’s your after-vacation plan? By Dr. Shanna B. TiayonWriter, speaker, and trainer Introduction My family and I…
When we’re surrounded by distractions, our brains essentially become battlegrounds for attention. Everything competes for our focus. By Dr. Erika PenneyLecturer in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Technology Sydney Introduction Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the…
Research on early-life adversity should pay more attention to the perspective of children themselves. By Dr. Alla KatsnelsonScience writer and editor Poverty affects nearly one in seven American children —…
By Paige CurtisThird culture kid, writing at the intersection of environmentalism, Blackness, and pop culture I was in my first job out of college, and I was flailing. I was…
