How classic psychology warped our view of human nature as cruel and selfish - but new research is more hopeful

Modern psychologists are challenging classic studies that portrayed humanity as individualistic.

Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University • conversation
July 19, 2023 ~7 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


Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist

The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice.

Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh, Senior Lecturer in Psychological Interventions, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Your style of social media use may be connected to your wellbeing

A new experimental task reveals distinct styles of engagement on social networking sites associated with different perceptions of social connectedness.

Daniel Shaw, Lecturer in Psychology, Aston University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 ~6 min

How parents' internet addiction can fuel their children's - and what to do about it

Parents and teenager have the best chance of cracking internet addiction when adults acknowledge they have a problem too.

Raian Ali, Visiting Professor, College of Science and Engineering, Bournemouth University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2022 ~6 min

How filling the UK's unused land with fruit and veg could help make us and our environment healthier - and help fight inequality

A ‘right to grow’ law encouraging more locally-grown food could boost health, community pride and food supply resilience.

Sofia Kourmpetli, Lecturer in Plant Sciences, Cranfield University • conversation
May 17, 2022 ~6 min

Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish

For people who struggle to meet their basic needs, it will take a lot more than simple psychological exercises to flourish. It will take systemic change.

Colleen Walsh, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~9 min

Climate change: greener lifestyles linked to greater happiness – in both rich and poor countries

Fixing the climate crisis can be a source of pleasure and not just pain.

Stuart Capstick, Senior Research Fellow in Psychology, Cardiff University • conversation
April 4, 2022 ~7 min


Daylight savings: how an hour of extra sunlight can benefit your mental health

From boosted mood, to improved sleep, to more impetus to be outdoors and socialise, longer daylight can have a variety of direct and indirect benefits on our wellbeing.

Shaun Hough, Senior Lecturer, Mental Health, University of South Wales • conversation
March 28, 2022 ~5 min

Growing bigger prickly hedges can reduce the chance of extreme weather - and a lot more

Prickly hedges capture large amounts of carbon dioxide, and are great homes for insects.

Mick Hanley, Associate Professor (Reader) in Plant-Animal Interactions, University of Plymouth • conversation
Sept. 22, 2021 ~7 min

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