Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
When the road gets rocky, what do you do? By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Introduction A mentor of mine recently passed away, and I…
How Americans came to Embrace Meditation, and with It, Hinduism
In the 1960s many Americans may have only known Hinduism through meditation, but the story of this country’s relationship with Hinduism is much longer and more complex. By Dr. Vasudha NarayananDistinguished Professor of Religion University of Florida Introduction This week marks the…
How Can I Stop Using Food to Cope with Negative Emotions?
Many people report eating as a way of helping them to cope when experiencing difficult emotions. Here’s what you can do about it. By Inge GnattPhD Candidate, Lecturer in Psychology Swinburne University of Technology Introduction Have you…
Rushing Or Delaying Decisions Is Linked To Anxiety And Depression In Young People
A person’s style of making decisions can have an impact on their mental health. By Eugene Lee DavidsAssociate Professor University of Pretoria Introduction Each day we make thousands of decisions, starting with what…
What People Do On Their Devices Is Key To Digital Well-Being
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology. By Rinanda ShalehaDoctoral student in the College of Health and Human Development Penn State Introduction In an era…
Houseplants Can Give Your Mental Health A Boost
Plant parents will be pleased to know just how beneficial houseplants can be for your health. By Dr. Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-PuiWellbeing Postdoctoral Fellow with the Royal Horticultural Society University of Sheffield For those of us without access to…
This Philosophical Theory Can Help You Stop Taking Criticism Personally
The political thought of Hannah Arendt reminds us that we are more than our successes and failures. By Dr. Samantha FazekasTeaching Fellow in Political Philosophy Trinity College Dublin Receiving criticism in…
Soul Searching: 7 Ways to Uncover Your True Path
Introduction You feel lost in life. You’re sick of your job, your relationships are mediocre at best, your friendships are boring and empty, you feel dead inside, and you’ve lost…
Quality Of Sleep Matters For Your Health, Not Just The Duration
Even during periods of restricted sleep, people who report good sleep quality are three times less likely to get a respiratory infection. By Dr. Neil WalshProfessor, Applied Physiology Liverpool John Moores University Introduction The American National Sleep…
Seven Tips For Finding Happiness At Work
The average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime, so you might as well try and enjoy it. By Cary CooperProfessor of Organisational Psychology and Health University of Manchester Introduction Work,…
