Do ‘Workplace Wellness’ Programs work?
It depends on what you mean by a wellness program. Offerings by companies are all over the map, but most are skimpy and scattershot. It takes more than that to…
Safe (Sacred) Spaces
LGBTQ people are creating queer churches where no one’s identity is a sin. By Sara Youngblood GregoryLesbian journalist and writer In December 2023, Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests may bless same-sex…
How to Fight Without Hurting Your Relationship
John and Julie Gottman explain what to do—and what to avoid—so your arguments actually make your relationship stronger. By Hope ReeseJournalist Our happiness and well-being, in large part, rely on…
Why is a Messy House such an Anxiety Trigger for me and what can I do About it?
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…
Studying Poverty Through a Child’s eyes
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 —…
Transforming Ourselves to Transform the World
Five activists share how shifting their relationships with their own bodies helped them build community. By Dr. Nicole FroioFreelance Researcher, Writer and Reporter The concept of cuerpo-territorio (“body-territory”) around which the Xinka…
Living with Invisible Illness
We describe illness through our senses: you look unwell, you feel hot, your cough sounds bad. But what happens when the signs of your illness are invisible to the rest…
The Vicious Cycle of food and sleep
OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-recognized reason. By Dr. Marie-Pierre St-OngeNutrition…
How Maternal mood Shapes the Developing Brain
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of offspring developing ADHD, depression or other conditions. Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits mothers and babies. By…
Psychotherapy on the Couch
Studies show talk therapy works, but experts disagree about how it does so. Finding the answer could help professionals and patients. By Katherine EllisonProfessional journalist and author Introduction Say you’re feeling…
