Worried about AI? You might have AI-nxiety – here's how to cope

You probably already use AI in your life - take time to think about how these tools help you.

Sanae Okamoto, Researcher in Behavioural Science and Psychology, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute (UNU-MERIT), United Nations University • conversation
June 26, 2023 ~7 min

Adjusting jobs to protect workers' mental health is both easier and harder than you might think

Changing workplace culture and the way jobs are designed can stave off depression, anxiety and burnout.

Matthew A. Cronin, Professor of Management, George Mason University • conversation
June 14, 2023 ~9 min


Anti-trans bills and political climates are taking a significant mental health toll on trans and nonbinary people – even during Pride

The rainbow Pride flags flying this month obscure the ongoing legislative attacks threatening the health and well-being of transgender and nonbinary people and their families.

Jae A. Puckett, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University • conversation
June 12, 2023 ~7 min

'From Magic Mushrooms to Big Pharma' – a college course explores nature's medicine cabinet and different ways of healing

An anthropology course explores how peoples and cultures around the world use nature-based medicines to heal.

Heather McIlvaine-Newsad, Professor of Anthropology, Western Illinois University • conversation
June 9, 2023 ~6 min

Rhythmically stimulating the brain with electrical currents could boost cognitive function, according to analysis of over 100 studies

Transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS, is a type of brain stimulation that can change neural activity and improve memory, attention and executive function.

Shrey Grover, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University • conversation
May 24, 2023 ~6 min

Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation

Trans motherhood showcases the unique joys of being transgender, be it through developing a deeper connection with one’s own child or caring for others in one’s community.

Derek P. Siegel, Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology, UMass Amherst • conversation
May 22, 2023 ~11 min

Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health

Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~10 min

The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial

A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public – and why people are so susceptible.

Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University • conversation
May 2, 2023 ~8 min


Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short

An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.

Jay Kayser, PhD Student in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 15, 2023 ~12 min

Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health

Disturbed sleep can worsen depressive symptoms of health care workers whose jobs come with high levels of emotional labor and work-family conflict.

Yuan Zhang, Associate Professor of Nursing, UMass Lowell • conversation
March 14, 2023 ~8 min

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