Five Reasons to Share Your Mental Health Struggles
Talking about mental health can help us reduce stigma and find support and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Now, more than ever, we need to help people—and…
Why We Love Music
Researchers are discovering how music affects the brain, helping us to make sense of its real emotional and social power. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I still…
How Biology Prepares Us for Love and Connection
Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Humans are social creatures with a propensity to connect with others…
Eight Steps to a Happier Vacation
Traveling can be stressful. Can the science of happiness help? By Dr. Jaime KurtzAssociate professor of psychologyJames Madison University Introduction Last year I took a trip to Taos, New Mexico—a…
What Happens When We Reconnect With Nature
Research is discovering all the different ways that nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. By Kristophe GreenSenior Psychology majorUniversity of California, Berkeley By Dr. Dacher KeltnerFounding director of the…
Celebrating our soft toys
Tossing and turning night after night, no matter what she tried, Elspeth Wilson could not sleep. That’s until her partner bought her a teddy bear. Since then, Elspeth has snuggled…
Detoxifying Masculinity: How men’s Groups Reshape Attitudes
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being. By Dr. Ellen ChoiAssistant Professor, HR Management…
The joy of Birdwatching: Research Shows it can Improve Mental Health and Foster a Sense of Wellbeing
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
Racial Trauma has Profound Mental Health Consequence – a Black Clinical Psychologist Explains and Offers 5 ways to heal
Whether experienced directly or indirectly, racial incidents can trigger numerous psychological impacts on Black people, including lower self-esteem and anxiety. By Dr. Char NewtonClinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Dakota Introduction Since European expansion into…
Single Doesn’t mean Being Lonely or Alone
Singles can face mistaken stereotypes and value judgments that they are less happy, or lonelier. For many, being single is simply a relationship preference or even an orientation. By Dr. Elizabeth BrakeProfessor of Philosophy Rice University Introduction As the holidays…
