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Mental Health

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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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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Decluttering is hard, but it teaches you a lot about yourself

March 31, 2022 Health, Mental Health

Matt Paxton explains how to sort through clutter to find things that have meaning, let go of what doesn’t, and help loved ones through the process, too.

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It’s still possible to be human in a digital world

March 29, 2022 Culture, Mental Health, Science and Technology

Christina Crook discusses practical techniques for battling online fatigue and disconnecting from our devices in order to fully engage in everyday life again.

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How emotion gets us into — and out of — wars

March 21, 2022 Current Events, Global Issues, Mental Health

Doyle Hodges considers the role of emotion in war, the many ways fear can hinder response and effectiveness, and how to protect civil liberties and maintain community during turmoil.

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