Psychology
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Mental Health & Wellness
The Courage to Expand Our Circles at Bowie State University & University of Maryland
The Context of Campus Polarization The modern American university campus often mirrors the broader societal landscape, characterized by fragmented discourse…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Getting and Giving Our Perspectives at Bowie State University & University of Maryland
The Context of Campus Polarization The initiative emerges against a backdrop of declining social cohesion within American higher education. According…
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The Biology of Being: Antonio Damasio and the Physical Foundations of Consciousness
For centuries, defining and understanding consciousness has eluded neuroscientists, philosophers, and doctors. Is consciousness what it means to be alive?…
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Expanding the Circle of Care: The Science Behind Sustained Support and Emotional Well-being
The practice of acknowledging and visualizing our support systems, a psychological exercise often termed the "Circle of Care," has emerged…
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Parenting and Child Health
Beyond Etiquette: What Psychology and Behavioral Science Reveal About the Habit of Holding Doors for Others
The simple act of holding a door open for a stranger is a ubiquitous social gesture, often dismissed as nothing…
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Mental Health & Wellness
The Evolution of Human Longevity and the Stanford Center on Longevity Mission to Redesign the Life Course
When the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) was established in 2007, its founding director, Laura Carstensen, faced an immediate challenge…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Five Things Students Taught Us About Connecting Across Differences
The Context of Campus Polarization In recent years, American higher education has faced increasing pressure as political and ideological divides…
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The silent crisis of rustout: Why high-performing employees are quietly disengaging from their work
Workplace distress is typically viewed through the lens of visibility. When an employee experiences burnout, the symptoms are often overt:…
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Mental Health & Wellness
Rewiring the Aging Brain: How Neuroplasticity and Targeted Habits Can Sustain Cognitive Health
For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding human aging has been one of inevitable decline, characterized by the gradual erosion of…
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Mental Health & Wellness
New Study Finds Richmond California Office of Neighborhood Safety Responsible for 61% Reduction in Firearm Homicides and Injury Shootings
A groundbreaking longitudinal study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s Center for Global Healthy Cities has identified…
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