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Mental Health

woman struggling with creativity

The number one killer of creativity is fear

May 20, 2022 Culture, Mental Health, Science and Technology, Upcoming

New York Times science reporter Matt Richtel talks about creativity and what awakens it, the conditions where it thrives and what happens when it’s blocked.

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Inside a mind with severe ADHD

May 19, 2022 Mental Health, Upcoming

Rebecca Schiller, a regular contributor to The Guardian, talks about her journey to be seen by specialists for severe ADHD and about learning to navigate her life in a new way.

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Here’s why you’re burned out at work

May 18, 2022 Economics, Mental Health

Jonathan Malesic talks about what we can do about feelings of worthlessness and exhaustion, whether that’s from inside a cubical or via the virtual office.

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Stopping to smell the roses can give your life meaning

May 12, 2022 Mental Health, Science and Technology

Joshua Hicks, a professor of psychological and brain sciences, discusses why appreciating small, significant moments can lead to a sense of purpose.

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sad woman

There’s no point in seeking closure — and that’s OK

May 10, 2022 Global Issues, Health, Mental Health, Science and Technology

Prof. Pauline Boss discusses the pain from our collective loss of the pandemic, which lacks clarity, and the ongoing struggle to understand the new normal around us.

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When we should shame people — and when we shouldn’t

May 5, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Cathy O’Neil explains the relationship between shame and power and when cancel culture is beneficial and when it goes too far.

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When was the last time you got a hug?

April 29, 2022 Culture, Health, Mental Health

Michelle Drouin explains why we’re increasingly isolated physically, emotionally and intellectually from one another and how we might reestablish that connection.

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We can all accomplish more — here’s how

April 27, 2022 Mental Health, Science and Technology

Ayelet Fishbach discusses research into why we can’t always find the mental strength to take on a new task, how to clear the distractions that get in the way, and ways to stay on target to reach your goals.

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So, you gained weight during the pandemic — you’re not alone

April 14, 2022 Culture, Health, Mental Health

Emily McCombs discusses her own weight gain over the course of the pandemic and why she says no one is allowed to be “fat in peace.”

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The benefits of being in your feels

April 6, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Susan Cain discusses bittersweetness – that mix of sorrow and comfort – and why embracing it can lead to creativity and unlock empathy for one another.

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Kids’ mental health struggles didn’t start with Covid

April 6, 2022 Current Events, Health, Mental Health

Judith Warner explains the complex issue of child and adolescent mental health, and why the problem has been mounting for years before the pandemic.

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Say less: Your teens listen more than you think

April 4, 2022 Culture, Mental Health

Terri Apter discusses teenagers and their changing emotions, how to better understand their emerging identities, and ways parents can strengthen relationships.

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