Ken Druck Ph.D. A Personal Perspective: Even small acts of kindness help build a better world. Key points In today’s tumultuous world, it’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed by bad news. In addition to whatever may be happening in our…
Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. Looking for similarities accelerates our creativity. Key points You may recall lessons in elementary school in which you were asked to note the differences between two items. For example, what is the difference between a horse…
Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Responses to psychological debriefing are deeply personal and can vary widely. Key points By Srini Pillay, M.D. The practice of psychological debriefing can be traced historically to a time when commanders engaged their soldiers in sharing battle…
Ralph Lewis M.D. The answer has a bearing on whether a cortex is needed for consciousness. Key points “The young and the old of widely different races, both with man and animals, express the same state of mind by the…
Erin Craw Ph.D. Effective health-related communication is key to wellness program success. Key points Workplace wellness programs have shifted from being viewed as a novel and advanced approach to supporting employees to being commonplace. In fact, workers are noting access…
Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. Academically challenged students can benefit from future thinking. Key points Education is often hailed as the cornerstone of a prosperous future, but for many students, particularly those in challenging environments, academic success remains elusive. In Osogbo, Nigeria, academically…
Shannon A Swales When dealing with burnout, mindfulness can offer relief and recovery. Key points When dealing with burnout, one powerful tool that can offer relief and recovery is mindfulness. But what exactly does mindfulness entail? Let’s start with the basics. What…
Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. The psychology of hate. Key points Today, hate is almost pervasive, permeating different forms of media, creating a sense of division and coldness. People express hate for various reasons, often hiding behind their screens to lash…
Keith S. Cox Ph.D. You don’t have to feel adrift. Try these mental activities to anchor your roots. Key points Roots. Home. They’re hard to find in these modern times. Do you feel that? Unrooted, disconnected. I do. In times…
Daniela Owen Ph.D. Going from thinking you should use your smartphone less to actually doing it. Key points Here we are in 2024 and teachers, parents, and communities are all abuzz about limiting smartphone use in schools. But the potentially…