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Is it COVID-19 or anxiety? Here’s how to tell the difference
Examining the differences between anxiety and COVID-19 symptoms and discussing the possibility of IAD (illness anxiety disorder) during a global pandemic.
Why virtual reality is necessary on a planet of 11 billion
Virtual reality is more than a trick. It's a solution to big problems.
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1 in 6 school children meet criteria for mental disorder diagnosis, according to CDC study
Symptoms of mental illness in children are often dismissed as "going through a phase."
Education innovation: Our window of opportunity is here
Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.
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Why great thinkers balance optimism and pessimism
Leaning too far in either direction is a recipe for stagnation and perhaps even failure.
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Study analyzes the relationship between pets and their young LGBTQ owners
There are pros and cons to owning a pet as a marginalized individual.
New research finds playfulness is a skill anyone can learn
The improvement in personal well-being might be worth effort.
Harvard study suggests avoiding TV and daytime naps to avoid depression
The goal of this large-scale study was to provide actionable information on how to avoid depression or decrease depressive symptoms.
Anxiety related internet searches hit new high during pandemic
More people are looking up panic and anxiety attacks in quarantine.
Stories from space! 4 astronauts share their adventures
Firsthand accounts of what it's really like to go to and come back from space.
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Can you manipulate your brain to stop your food cravings?
New research conducted on the brains of mice suggest it may be possible to "switch off" particular food cravings.
The social anxiety playbook: Defeat your demons
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn't have to control your life.
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Can VR help us understand layers of oppression?
Researchers are using technology to make visual the complex concepts of racism, as well as its political and social consequences.
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How meditation can change your life and mind
Reaching beyond the stereotypes of meditation and embracing the science of mindfulness.
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Take your career to the next level by raising your EQ
Emotional intelligence is a skill sought by many employers. Here's how to raise yours.
Why are we fascinated by true crime stories?
Several experts have weighed in on our sometimes morbid curiosity and fascination with true crime.
Unhappy at work? How to find meaning and maintain your mental health
Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.
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What really happens in your body and brain when you orgasm?
You may be surprised at how your body and brain react to this type of pleasure.
How to win a negotiation
Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy.
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The unexpected key to student engagement? Dignity.
What happens when someone you respect doesn't treat others with dignity?
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Drugs: What America gets wrong about addiction and policy
Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a learning disorder, and viewing it otherwise stops communities and policy makers from the ultimate goal: harm reduction.
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What is counterfactual thinking?
Can thinking about the past really help us create a better present and future?
Your emotions are the new hot commodity — and there’s an app for that
Many of the most popular apps are about self-improvement.
Childhood sleeping problems may signal mental disorders later in life
Chronic irregular sleep in children was associated with psychotic experiences in adolescence, according to a recent study out of the University of Birmingham's School of Psychology.
Do we really date based on our own ideals?
Do we really know what we want in a romantic partner? If so, do our desires actually mean we match up with people who suit them?
New study explores how to navigate ‘desire discrepancies’ in long term relationships
With the most common form of female sexual dysfunction impacting 1 in 10 women, this important study dives into how to keep a relationship going despite having different needs and wants in the bedroom.
The psychology of narcissism explained
According to a licensed clinical psychologist, we need to change the way we define narcissism in order to recognize it more clearly for what it really is.
The psychology of psychopathy: An inside look at the psychopathic brain
A 2017 University of Wisconsin-Madison study was the first of it's kind to show structural differences in the psychopathic brain.
Inside the brains of psychopaths
Three scientists examine three dimensions of psychopathy: neurological, social, and criminal.
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Remote working is the new norm—work-life balance is more important than ever
Research suggests we need to create a new kind of work-life balance to prevent burnout while working from home.