Media content has been shown to shape diverse behavior, sometimes incidentally and at other times intentionally.
Why Hope Isn’t About a Perfect Future
Hope isn’t about ignoring challenges—it’s about staying present with the knowledge that change is possible.
The Crisis Trap: How Crises Trap Us in Our Solutions
No matter what form they take, crises set traps for us. Escaping these traps often doesn’t make sense from our tried-and-true former solutions.
Therapy Dogs and Joy Contagion in the Classroom
Schools can be stressful places for both educators and students. In an effort to introduce joy contagion, a therapy dog visited a 2nd and 3rd-grade classroom.
Navigating Invisible Emotional Labor at Work
Emotional labor drives workplace success but often goes unseen and undervalued. Here are five ways to better notice, value, and create equitable contributions in the workplace.
The Mental Health Unhoused Train: The Final Destination
There exists an extraordinary number of individuals who experience serious mental health conditions and lack of housing.
5 Meaningful Ways to Calm Holiday Anxiety and Enjoy the Season
Holiday anxiety can take over if we aren’t mindful of how we are feeling throughout the season. Extra socializing, spending, decorating, traveling and accommodating can stir up holiday anxiety even …
Are People Who Decorate for Christmas Happier?
Personal Perspective: Decorating for the holidays can help build a sense of community and belonging.
Stop Creating Stress for Yourself
Stress is like diet and exercise. If we are mindful, we can change our behavior and prevent stress just as we can improve our diet and exercise habits.
Why Do More Women Than Men Choose To Become Vegetarians?
The percentage of Americans who have given up meat has grown six-fold over the last 30 years. New research suggests women are the drivers behind the growth of vegetarianism.