Shelters can help homeless people by providing quiet and privacy, not just a bunk and a meal
As US cities struggle to reduce homelessness, two scholars explain how planners can reform shelter design to be more humane and to prioritize mental health and well-being.
Heather Ross, Clinical Associate Professor in Nursing and Clinical Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University •
conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~10 min
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~10 min
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.
Steven Bender, Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University •
conversation
Aug. 28, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 28, 2023 • ~8 min
Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens – a pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids' mental health
Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.
Maida Lynn Chen, Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington •
conversation
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there's no substitute for shut-eye
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks.
Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University •
conversation
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
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