‘I feel more like a professional gambler’: British farmers reveal their twin struggles with climate change and mental health

A sense of powerlessness is preventing farmers from adapting to climate change.

John Whitton, Professor of Environmental Social Science, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
June 10, 2024 ~7 min

Human culture is changing too fast for evolution to catch up – here’s how it may affect you

Human culture has changed too fast for evolution to keep up.

Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle • conversation
June 3, 2024 ~8 min


Flow: people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health

When we are in a state of flow, it is likely that we are spending less time ruminating over our lives or worrying about the future.

Miriam Mosing, Associate Professor of Behavior Genetics, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
May 29, 2024 ~8 min

More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention

Suicide among military service members in the US is a growing problem. A lack of a sense of belonging and feeling like a burden are key risk factors.

April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University • conversation
May 22, 2024 ~6 min

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 22, 2024 ~10 min

The joy of birdwatching: research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing

Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature

Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences • conversation
May 17, 2024 ~6 min

Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers

One of the first longitudinal studies of male brain changes across the transition to first-time parenthood finds that becoming a dad affects the brain – without the direct experience of pregnancy.

Darby Saxbe, Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
May 9, 2024 ~8 min

Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental wellbeing

Protect wildlife to promote better mental health.

Andrea Mechelli, Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health, King's College London • conversation
April 30, 2024 ~5 min


‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.

Kalen Flynn, Research Scientist, Center for Guaranteed Income Research, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
April 30, 2024 ~10 min

Ghosted, orbited, breadcrumbed? A psychotherapist breaks down some perils of digital dating and how to cope

Online dating has its own jargon. But the feelings involved are nothing new.

Danielle Sukenik, Instructor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 29, 2024 ~7 min

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