Cheat Codes for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Jonita DavisFilm and culture critic, author, and freelance writer. We live in a society that is peppered with opportunities to “give to the needy.” At the checkout stand, you…
What the Season of fall – and Science – Teaches us about life and Death
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Explainer: what is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Most of us would admit to feeling shy from time to time, or anxious about public speaking: the larger the crowd the greater the terror. By Peter McEvoyProfessor of Clinical…
How Transitioning leads to Better Mental Health – and job Satisfaction
There are huge benefits for trans people – and society – when they change their outward appearance to reflect their gender identity. By Dr. Nick DrydakisProfessor in EconomicsAnglia Ruskin University In the EU and the US there…
Learning Disabilities do not Define us
The story of a six-year-old boy with dyslexia who, with support from friends and teachers, became a successful professor. Now he teaches teachers how to help children like him. By…
History of Psychology
This module provides an introduction and overview of the historical development of the science and practice of psychology in America. Ever-increasing specialization within the field often makes it difficult to…
A Little Meditation Goes a Long Way
A new study offers the strongest evidence to date that meditation can change the structure of your brain. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director…
How to Avoid Post-Vacation Stress
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…
Thriving After Depression: Why are Scientists Ignoring good Outcomes?
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren’t more people aware of that? By Dr. Jonathan RottenbergProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of South…
Explainer: what is an Anxiety Disorder?
Most of us are intimately familiar with anxiety. We experience it as we walk towards the room to where our job interview is held. By Dr. Lynne HarrisProfessor of Psychological Sciences, School of…
