Psychology
-
Mental Health and Psychology
Cultivating Character: How University Environments Shape Students for a Complex World
University life, often likened to a bustling train station, serves as a dynamic nexus where individuals from diverse backgrounds, geographies,…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
The Nuanced Reality of Calling Out Bias: Examining Its Efficacy and Unintended Consequences in Modern Allyship
Calling out bias, defined as explicitly labeling a biased action (e.g., "That is sexist!") and unequivocally stating its unacceptability ("That’s…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
A Body-Centered Path to Healing Historical Trauma: Lyla June Johnston Guides Embodiment Practice for Reconciliation and Well-being
A groundbreaking embodiment practice, guided by Diné musician, scholar, and community organizer Lyla June Johnston, is offering a profound method…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
Navigating the Complexities: When Parental Love Risks Hindering Adult Child Independence
Few situations are as emotionally taxing for parents as witnessing their adult children grapple with life’s challenges. For many, the…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
Embodied Reckoning: Lyla June Johnston Guides a Path to Healing Historical Trauma Through Mindful Connection
The latest installment of Happiness Break, a podcast from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, features Diné musician, scholar of…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
Reclaiming Identity: The Critical Role of Pride in Post-Psychotic Break Emotional Recovery.
The journey of emotional recovery following a psychotic episode is profoundly complex, often hinging on three fundamental components: cultivating self-trust,…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley, has released a new episode in its popular…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
A Critical Examination of Weight Loss Through Two Centuries: From Quackery to GLP-1 Medications and the Enduring Quest for a Smaller Body
A recent deep dive into the history of weight management, prompted by research into GLP-1 medications, reveals a compelling and…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
Cultivating Character: Universities as Essential Hubs for Ethical Development in a Polarized World
University life is a bit like a train station. Students from many different backgrounds, locations, and political affiliations come together…
Read More » -
Mental Health and Psychology
The Critical Intersection of Sleep Science and Public Policy: A Champion Cyclist’s Crash Highlights the Peril of Discounting Rest
When inquiring about my field, I often explain my work as residing at the confluence of sleep science and public…
Read More »
