Psychology
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Mental Health & Wellness
Existential Anxiety: The Unseen Force Driving America’s Deepening Political Polarization and Aggression
The digital town square, once envisioned as a nexus for open discourse, has increasingly devolved into a battleground of vitriol…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Cultivating Character: Universities as Crucial Arenas for Virtue Development in a Polarized World
University life is a bit like a train station. Students from many different backgrounds, locations, and political affiliations come together…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Navigating the Somatic Landscape of Colonization: Lyla June Johnston Guides an Embodiment Practice for Healing and Reconciliation
The "Happiness Break" series recently featured an innovative embodiment practice led by Diné musician, scholar, and community organizer Lyla June…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Embodiment Practice Addresses Colonization’s Intergenerational Impact, Fostering Healing and Reconciliation
A recent "Happiness Break" episode from The Science of Happiness podcast has spotlighted a unique embodiment practice guided by Diné…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion
The latest installment of the highly acclaimed "Happiness Break" podcast series, an initiative of the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC)…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Cultivating Character: How Universities Can Shape Ethical Citizens in a Polarized World
University life is a unique crucible, akin to a bustling train station where individuals from myriad backgrounds, locations, and political…
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Mental Health & Wellness
The Unseen Health Benefits of Forgiveness: A Scientific Examination
Humans are inherently wired to recoil from loss, whether it manifests as the forfeiture of a cherished resource, a blow…
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Parenting and Child Health
The Psychology Behind "Sorry": Unpacking Why Some Women Apologize Frequently
In the ebb and flow of daily interactions, the word "sorry" is often uttered with little conscious thought. For many,…
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Mental Health & Wellness
The Unseen Roots of Polarization: How Existential Anxiety Fuels Societal Division and Aggression
The contemporary social landscape, particularly within digital public squares, frequently presents a stark tableau of profound societal fragmentation. Users navigating…
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Parenting and Child Health
The Psychology of Color in Attire: Decoding the Link Between Favorite Wardrobe Hues and Cognitive Prowess
In the intricate tapestry of human perception, the colors we choose to adorn ourselves with are far more than mere…
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