What Does Platonic Love Really Mean?
According to Plato, love’s aim is not to complete us, but to inspire us to grow and become the best human being we can be. By Dr. Armand D’AngourProfessor of ClassicsUniversity…
How to Be Happy with What You Have – And Avoid the Trap Of Comparison
We often assume that having more ‘good things’ than others means being more valuable as a person. But behind this there are a host of hidden assumptions. By Dr. Joshua ForstenzerSenior Lecturer in Philosophy and Co-Director…
When a Skatepark Becomes a Sacred Space
Skateparks show how the built environment can be transformed if communities, and the DIY cultures they give birth to, are allowed to flourish. By Dr. Paul O’ConnorSenior lecturer in Sociology University of Exeter Introduction…
The Difficult Position of Yoga Fiction
Yoga fiction is a burgeoning genre of books that tell tales of spiritual enlightenment through an ancient Indian practice. But what happens when such practices are severed from their cultural roots? By Dr. Shameem BlackFellow, Department of…
Can Forgiveness Help You Be More Resilient as a Parent?
A new study finds benefits to forgiveness for mothers of children with disabilities. By Cameron ScottScience writer and editor Introduction Research finds that parents of children with disabilities experience higher levels…
How to Be Kind to Yourself (Without Going to a Day Spa)
A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack. By Dr. Lydia BrownSenior Lecturer in PsychologyThe University of Melbourne Introduction “I have to…
Depression Often Gets Deemed ‘Hard to Treat’ When Medication Falls Short
An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief. By Dr. Elissa H. PattersonClinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology University…
Why Do I Feel Better When I Wake Myself up Instead of Using an Alarm?
You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally. By Dr. Beth Ann MalowProfessor of Neurology and PediatricsVanderbilt University Introduction Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself up than I…
Three Ways to Manage Dread
Sometimes, the problem lies in anticipating a bad thing that may never happen. Here’s how to get a handle on this special kind of suffering. By Dr. Beth KurlandClinical psychologist, author,…
Don’t Worry about Screen Time – Focus On How You Use Technology
Whether a technology helps or hurts people depends not on how much time they spend with it, but how they use it. By Dr. Margaret E. MorrisAffiliate Faculty in Human Centered Design and Engineering University of Washington Introduction Many Americans find themselves…
