Learning To Love What Nourishes My Son
By Jennifer McLellandFreelance ColumnistCalifornia Health Report Introduction For me, the most important thing about the holidays is food. I love cooking almost as much as I love eating. For Thanksgiving,…
Self and Identity: Actor, Agent, and Author
The I may encounter the Me as (a) a social actor, (b) a motivated agent, or (c) an autobiographical author. Introduction For human beings, the self is what happens when…
What Does Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Mean for our Health?
Chemicals in a wide array of consumer products have been linked to conditions affecting physical, cognitive and emotional health. By Dr. Ivy Shiue (Scthiue)Senior research associateNorthumbria University, Newcastle Introduction It is not possible…
Looking for Transformative Travel? Keep These Six Stages in Mind
COVID-19 has intensified wanderlust – but also the need for mindful, ethical travel. By Dr. Jaco J. HammanProfessor of Religion, Psychology and CultureVanderbilt University Introduction An updated version of this article was published…
Could Consciousness All Come Down To The Way Things Vibrate?
A resonance theory of consciousness suggests that the way all matter vibrates, and the tendency for those vibrations to sync up, might be a way to answer the so-called ‘hard problem’ of consciousness. By Tam HuntAffiliate Guest in PsychologyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Introduction Why is my…
Domestic Violence: Trauma and Social Isolation May Play a Role
Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. By Dr. Laura VoithAssociate Professor of Applied Social SciencesCase Western Reserve University Introduction Support for survivors of domestic violence…
Mind Molding Psychedelic Drugs Could Treat Depression, and Other Mental Illnesses
Psychedelic drugs have potential for treating disease like depression and PTSD by helping to regrow damaged regions of the brain. By Dr. David E. OlsonAssistant Professor, Department of Chemistry; Department of Biochemistry & Molecular…
The Mental Health Crisis Among America’s Youth is Real – and Staggering
Some have called reports overblown, with others going so far as to call it a myth. But the data that continues to emerge tell a different story. By Dr. Jean TwengeProfessor of…
Dance and Movement Therapy Holds Promise for Treating Anxiety and Depression
The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches to mental health treatment. By Dr. Lana Ruvolo GrasserPostdoctoral Research Fellow in NeuroscienceNational Institutes…
Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors in a Healthy Life
We are now living longer lives while also frequently behaving in unhealthy ways. Introduction Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors play an important role in our health. Not only do they…
