Justin James Kennedy, Ph.D., D.Prof. How to manage technology while supporting intuition. Key points In today’s world, it’s easy to fall prey to the flood of trivial information bombarding our brains. While technological advancements enrich our lives, they also have…
Max Louwerse Ph.D. Brain activity reveals the awe-inspiring experience astronauts report. Key points Three months ago Bill Anders passed at the age of 91 years. In December 1968 it was Anders together with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell who were…
Susan Biali Haas M.D. A simple, powerful work-related anti-loneliness factor that we can all leverage. Key points As a doctor obsessed with whole human well-being for more than two decades, I was touched and encouraged to witness another physician, Dr….
John Nosta Rethinking the AI narrative with human cognition as the true frontier. What if we’re wrong? What if our obsession with technology and fears of machine supremacy are leading us astray? The bold move forward isn’t the cold processing…
Jennifer Gerlach LCSW Mental health is physical health. Key points Early in my career, I frequented emergency departments as a mental health crisis clinician. It might seem like semantics, but I was surprised by how often medical staff referenced “medical patients”…
Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. A physically active life depends on the right mindset. Key points The secret language supporting physical activity. Intuitively, many people think that a decision about physical activity begins with the purchase of exercise equipment or perhaps a…
Chris Bradshaw M.F.A., M.A., LPC Key points “Therapeutic presence lies at the heart of positive therapeutic relationships—receptively attuning to the client, oneself, and the relationship between, invites a sense of safety and a feeling of being seen and understood.” —Shari Geller,…
Jordan Birnbaum M.A. Six words every employee needs to hear. Key points Status is pretty close to the God particle of social science. It explains almost everything, and is by far the most powerful and common motivator across human behavior…
Patricia Wright Ph.D., MPH Personal Perspective: Embrace mindfulness, gratitude, and strengths in school. It is the end of August. Even though I haven’t worked as a public school educator for years, this month on the calendar still feels like it…
Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC Even our “toughest” athletes are impacted by traumatic experiences. Key points Between 13 and 25 percent of athletes experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders, a rate that exceeds that of the general population…