Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients

Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.

Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University • conversation
Jan. 22, 2025 ~8 min

Cambridge leads governmental project to understand impact of smartphones and social media on young people

Cambridge researchers are leading the first phase of a new research project that will lay the groundwork for future studies into the impact on children of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 16, 2025 ~5 min


With more Americans able to access legalized marijuana, fewer are picking up prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications – new research

The study offers insight into how marijuana access may alter treatment patterns for patients with anxiety.

Ashley Bradford, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 10, 2025 ~6 min

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 3, 2025 ~6 min

Study reveals AI chatbots can detect race, but racial bias reduces response empathy

Researchers at MIT, NYU, and UCLA develop an approach to help evaluate whether large language models like GPT-4 are equitable enough to be clinically viable for mental health support.

Alex Ouyang | Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health • mit
Dec. 16, 2024 ~6 min

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research

Black Americans were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, illness and death during the pandemic. But the long-term toll of long COVID among this group is still largely overlooked.

Tiwaloluwa Ajibewa, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2024 ~6 min

Can people change?

One thing is certain in the new year — we’ll evolve, with or without resolutions. In podcast, experts consider our responsibility.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 11, 2024 ~37 min

Study: Browsing negative content online makes mental health struggles worse

Researchers have developed a web plug-in to help those looking to protect their mental health make more informed decisions.

Jarret Bencks | Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences • mit
Dec. 5, 2024 ~5 min


Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

Firefighters work long hours to protect communities, often in dangerous conditions and for low starting pay. Surveys show the impact that can have on their physical and mental health.

Robin Verble, Professor of Biology, Environmental Science Program Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology • conversation
Dec. 3, 2024 ~9 min

Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

Firefighters work long hours to protect communities, often in dangerous conditions and for low starting pay. Surveys show the impact that can have on their physical and mental health.

Robin Verble, Professor of Biology, Environmental Science Program Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology • conversation
Dec. 3, 2024 ~9 min

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