Politics Nov 27 Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik
Science Apr 02 Why people choose to cooperate, according to behavioral science Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good. By Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine
Nation Nov 22 How to navigate tough conversations at the holidays Food, family … and friction. By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis
Health Sep 20 U.S. health panel says adults should get routine anxiety screening Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health complaints, affecting about 40 percent of U.S. women at some point in their lives and more than 1 in 4 men. By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
Arts Feb 27 Watch 5:59 Scientist-author Daniel Levitin on picking up music at an older age Cognitive neuroscientist and author Daniel Levitin wrote a bestselling book, “Successful Aging,” in which he gave plenty of tips on the best ways to grow old, including learning new things. Now, he is putting his own advice into practice -… By Mike Cerre
Oct 10 Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms By Associated Press Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and “nudging” teens if they are repeatedly looking at the… Continue reading
Apr 14 France to aid kids’ mental health with free counseling By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that free psychological counseling will be provided to children and teenagers struck by a wave of mental health difficulties that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 21 How to care for your mental health in a difficult holiday season, according to therapists By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Regardless of your circumstances, it’s likely that this moment is impacting your mental health in one way or another. Here are some tips. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 6:30 Why we are so susceptible to misinformation By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin Social media plays a major role in shaping current American political discourse. During a Senate hearing Wednesday, executives from leading online platforms were criticized by lawmakers for their companies’ records on limiting the spread of misinformation. William Brangham explores how… Continue watching
Jul 29 Why people are taking more coronavirus risks as the pandemic drags on By Fedor Kossakovski Even as COVID-19 cases are surging to new heights across the U.S., it makes sense that people are likely to be more lax in their precautions than during the early days of the crisis, experts in risk perception say. Continue reading